- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nitro, WV
Nitro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nitro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000425
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nitro Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nitro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 377
- students enrolled
Nitro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nitro Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nitro, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Nitro Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 540060000425 · Nitro, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Nitro Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nitro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 377
Nitro Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Nitro Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nitro Elementary School compares
Nitro Elementary School 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,242
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Nitro Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nitro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nitro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nitro Elementary School
How many students attend Nitro Elementary School?
Nitro Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nitro, WV. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nitro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nitro Elementary School is 18:1, which is 37% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nitro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nitro Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Nitro, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nitro Elementary School?
Nitro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Nitro Elementary School rank among public schools in Nitro?
By Resource Investment Index, Nitro Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nitro, 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 Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Nitro Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.