- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Hill, WV
New River Primary
Federal NCES profile for New River Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540030001598
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New River Primary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Oak Hill · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 605
- students enrolled
New River Primary has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New River Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oak Hill, WV.
School address
District: Fayette County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540030001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
New River Primary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 540030001598 · Oak Hill, WV Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hill High (1,057 students)
New River Primary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
New River Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hill High
Oak Hill High
1,057 students
- Oak Hill Middl
Oak Hill Middle School
627 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail High
618 students
- This school
New River Primary
605 students
- Fayetteville P
Fayetteville Pk-8
548 students
- Valley Pk-8
Valley Pk-8
545 students
What this shows New River Primary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How New River Primary compares
New River Primary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$14,235
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 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 84.5%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, New River Primary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County Schools reports $14,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New River Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland Trail High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New River Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about New River Primary
How many students attend New River Primary?
New River Primary has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Hill, WV. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New River Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at New River Primary is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New River Primary?
The largest demographic group at New River Primary is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Oak Hill, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New River Primary?
New River Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
How does New River Primary rank among public schools in Oak Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, New River Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Oak Hill, 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 Fayette County Schools?
Besides New River Primary, Fayette County Schools also operates Oak Hill High (1,057 students), Oak Hill Middle School (627 students), and Midland Trail High (618 students). See the Fayette County Schools district page for the complete list.