- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Diamond, WV
Midland Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midland Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000421
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Trail Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
Midland Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Midland Trail Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 540060000421 · Diamond, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Midland Trail Elementary School grew from 154 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Midland Trail 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 158
Midland Trail Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Midland Trail Elementary School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Trail Elementary School compares
Midland Trail 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Midland Trail Elementary School is less 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 Midland Trail 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 | Higher 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 Midland Trail 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
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Midland Trail Elementary School?
Midland Trail Elementary School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Diamond, WV. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midland Trail Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Diamond, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Trail Elementary School?
Midland Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Midland Trail 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.