- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkins, WV
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126001004
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 201
- 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 #1 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Elementary School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 540126001004 · Elkins, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
North Elementary School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 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
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- Elkins Third W
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- George Ward El
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- This school 201
North Elementary School
201 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 201 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, North Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkins, WV. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 4% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 20% 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 92.5% of enrollment, in Elkins, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.