Enrollment
308
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorefield, WV
Moorefield Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Moorefield 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 540048001253
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorefield Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Moorefield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 308
- students enrolled
Moorefield Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 80% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorefield Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moorefield, WV.
School address
District: Hardy County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540048001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moorefield Intermediate School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moorefield Intermediate School
Moorefield Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moorefield, West Virginia, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% 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 Moorefield Elementary School (431 students) alongside Moorefield 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 Moorefield Intermediate School compares
Moorefield 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Moorefield 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 Hardy County Schools, which includes Moorefield Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardy Early/Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moorefield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hardy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorefield Intermediate 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
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~308 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moorefield Intermediate School
How many students attend Moorefield Intermediate School?
Moorefield Intermediate School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorefield, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorefield Intermediate School is 15.4:1, which is 18% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorefield Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Moorefield Intermediate School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Moorefield, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorefield Intermediate School?
Moorefield Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Moorefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorefield Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Intermediate School a good school?
Moorefield Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Intermediate School, Hardy County Schools also operates Moorefield High School (480 students), Moorefield Elementary School (431 students), and East Hardy Early/Middle School (364 students). See the Hardy County Schools district page for the complete list.
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