Enrollment
239
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540084000692
Melrose Elementary School — Princeton, WV
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melrose Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Melrose Elementary School reports 239 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mercer County Schools spends $14,274 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 19.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Melrose Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 95% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,274
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 239 Top 35% in West Virginia — larger than 65% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540084000692
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County Schools, which includes Melrose Elementary School.
$14,274
Per student
-12%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary School
How many students attend Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PRINCETON, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary School is 18:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary School is White at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in PRINCETON, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary School?
Melrose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.