- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgantown, WV
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540093001291
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 586
- students enrolled
North Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV.
School address
District: Monongalia County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540093001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
North Elementary School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 540093001291 · Morgantown, WV Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 13:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgantown High School (1,754 students)
North Elementary School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgantown Hig
Morgantown High School
1,754 students
- University Hig
University High School
1,371 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
784 students
- Cheat Lake Ele
Cheat Lake Elementary School
754 students
- Mountainview E 645
Mountainview Elementary School
645 students
- This school 586
North Elementary School
586 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$14,414
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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Asian 18.9%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, North Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monongalia County Schools reports $14,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Morgantown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgantown, WV. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 13:1, which is 1% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Morgantown, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Monongalia County Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students), University High School (1,371 students), and South Middle School (784 students). See the Monongalia County Schools district page for the complete list.