- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, WV
Melrose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084000692
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 239
- students enrolled
Melrose Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Melrose Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 540084000692 · Princeton, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Melrose Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Melrose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- This school 239
Melrose Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary School compares
Melrose Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Melrose Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary School
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Melrose Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Melrose Elementary School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.