Enrollment
605
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New River Primary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at New River Primary
New River Primary is a large combined-grade school in Oak Hill, West Virginia, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fayette County Schools also operates Oak Hill High (1,057 students) and Oak Hill Middle School (627 students) alongside New River Primary.
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 New River Primary compares
New River Primary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,777
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County Schools, which includes New River Primary.
$13,777
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 57.2%
Federal 16.9%
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 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
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oak Hill on the city page.
Is New River Primary a good school?
New River Primary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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