Enrollment
431
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorefield, WV
Moorefield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moorefield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540048000277
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorefield Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Moorefield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 431
- students enrolled
Moorefield 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, Moorefield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Moorefield, WV.
School address
District: Hardy County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540048000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorefield Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorefield Elementary School
Moorefield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moorefield, West Virginia, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 93% of West Virginia schools and 31% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hardy County Schools also operates Moorefield High School (480 students) and East Hardy Early/Middle School (364 students) alongside Moorefield Elementary 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 Moorefield Elementary School compares
Moorefield Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
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
38.7%
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
$13,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat 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
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.
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 16.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Moorefield Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardy County Schools, which includes Moorefield Elementary School.
$13,282
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 52.1%
Federal 21.0%
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 Moorefield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardy Early/Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hardy High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorefield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moorefield Elementary School
How many students attend Moorefield Elementary School?
Moorefield Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moorefield, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorefield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moorefield Elementary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Moorefield, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorefield Elementary School?
Moorefield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moorefield Elementary School rank among public schools in Moorefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorefield Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Moorefield, 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 Moorefield on the city page.
Is Moorefield Elementary School a good school?
Moorefield Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Hardy County Schools?
Besides Moorefield Elementary School, Hardy County Schools also operates Moorefield High School (480 students), East Hardy Early/Middle School (364 students), and Moorefield Middle School (311 students). See the Hardy County Schools district page for the complete list.
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