- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Albans, WV
Mckinley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000420
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in St. Albans · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 255
- students enrolled
Mckinley Middle 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, Mckinley Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in St. Albans, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mckinley Middle School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 540060000420 · St. Albans, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Mckinley Middle School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Middle 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 255
Mckinley Middle School
255 students
What this shows Mckinley Middle School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Middle School compares
Mckinley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 255 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
38.0%
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Mckinley Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Middle 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 Mckinley Middle 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Middle School
How many students attend Mckinley Middle School?
Mckinley Middle School has 255 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Albans, WV. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Middle 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 Mckinley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in St. Albans, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Middle School?
Mckinley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mckinley Middle School rank among public schools in St. Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in St. Albans, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St. Albans on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Mckinley Middle 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.