- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, WV
Overbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Overbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540060000429
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overbrook Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #14 of 26
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 375
- students enrolled
Overbrook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overbrook Elementary School ranks #14 of 26 public schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Overbrook Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 540060000429 · Charleston, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Overbrook Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Overbrook 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 375
Overbrook Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Overbrook Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overbrook Elementary School compares
Overbrook 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Overbrook 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 Overbrook 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 | Lower 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 Overbrook 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 elementary 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Overbrook Elementary School?
Overbrook Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 44% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Overbrook Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overbrook Elementary School?
Overbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Overbrook Elementary School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Overbrook Elementary School ranks #14 of 26 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Overbrook 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.