- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, WV
Mary Ingles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Ingles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000419
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Ingles Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of West Virginia schools.
- #13 of 17
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 143
- students enrolled
Mary Ingles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ingles Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Mary Ingles Elementary School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 540060000419 · Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Mary Ingles Elementary School grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mary Ingles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 143
Mary Ingles Elementary School
143 students
What this shows Mary Ingles Elementary School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Ingles Elementary School compares
Mary Ingles Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Mary Ingles Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Ingles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Ingles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ingles Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Ingles Elementary School?
Mary Ingles Elementary School has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Ingles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Ingles Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 21% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Ingles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Ingles Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Ingles Elementary School?
Mary Ingles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Ingles Elementary School rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Ingles Elementary School ranks #13 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Mary Ingles Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.