- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moundsville, WV
Mcninch Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcninch Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540075001285
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcninch Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Moundsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 357
- students enrolled
Mcninch Primary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcninch Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Moundsville, WV.
School address
District: Marshall County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540075001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mcninch Primary School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 540075001285 · Moundsville, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John Marshall High School (1,048 students)
Mcninch Primary School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Mcninch Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Marshall
John Marshall High School
1,048 students
- Moundsville Mi
Moundsville Middle School
452 students
- Sherrard Middl 409
Sherrard Middle School
409 students
- Hilltop Elemen 401
Hilltop Elementary School
401 students
- This school 357
Mcninch Primary School
357 students
- Cameron High S 291
Cameron High School
291 students
What this shows Mcninch Primary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcninch Primary School compares
Mcninch Primary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$18,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Mcninch Primary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Marshall County Schools reports $18,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcninch Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moundsville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcninch Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcninch Primary School
How many students attend Mcninch Primary School?
Mcninch Primary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moundsville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcninch Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcninch Primary School is 11.5:1, which is 12% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcninch Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcninch Primary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Moundsville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcninch Primary School?
Mcninch Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Mcninch Primary School rank among schools in Moundsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcninch Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Moundsville, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moundsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County Schools?
Besides Mcninch Primary School, Marshall County Schools also operates John Marshall High School (1,048 students), Moundsville Middle School (452 students), and Sherrard Middle School (409 students). See the Marshall County Schools district page for the complete list.