- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Moorefield Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 540048000277 · Moorefield, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorefield High School (480 students)
Moorefield Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Moorefield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorefield Hig
Moorefield High School
480 students
- This school
Moorefield Elementary School
431 students
- East Hardy Ear
East Hardy Early/Middle School
364 students
- Moorefield Mid
Moorefield Middle School
311 students
- Moorefield Int
Moorefield Intermediate School
308 students
- East Hardy Hig
East Hardy High School
290 students
What this shows Moorefield Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorefield Elementary School compares
Moorefield 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,103
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
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.
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
District finance for Hardy County Schools reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.