Enrollment
553
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bunker Hill, WV
Mill Creek Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Intermediate 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 540006001029
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bunker Hill · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 553
- students enrolled
Mill Creek Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 76% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mill Creek Intermediate School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mill Creek Intermediate School
Mill Creek Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 553 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students) and Spring Mills High School (1,544 students) alongside Mill Creek Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mill Creek Intermediate School compares
Mill Creek Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Mill Creek Intermediate School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Mill Creek Intermediate School.
$12,704
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
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.
How Mill Creek Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Intermediate School
How many students attend Mill Creek Intermediate School?
Mill Creek Intermediate School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bunker Hill, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Intermediate School is 14.9:1, which is 14% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Intermediate School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Bunker Hill, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Intermediate School?
Mill Creek Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mill Creek Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bunker Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, 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 Bunker Hill on the city page.
Is Mill Creek Intermediate School a good school?
Mill Creek Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Mill Creek Intermediate School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.
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