- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weston, WV
Peterson-Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peterson-Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540063000478
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peterson-Central Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 476
- students enrolled
Peterson-Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson-Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weston, WV.
School address
District: Lewis County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540063000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Peterson-Central Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 540063000478 · Weston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County High School (703 students)
Peterson-Central Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Peterson-Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County H
Lewis County High School
703 students
- Robert L. Blan
Robert L. Bland Middle School
503 students
- This school
Peterson-Central Elementary School
476 students
- Jane Lew Eleme 271
Jane Lew Elementary School
271 students
- Roanoke Elemen 157
Roanoke Elementary School
157 students
- Leading Creek 116
Leading Creek Elementary
116 students
What this shows Peterson-Central Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peterson-Central Elementary School compares
Peterson-Central Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$13,986
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Peterson-Central Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis County Schools reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peterson-Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Bland Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Lew Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leading Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peterson-Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peterson-Central Elementary School
How many students attend Peterson-Central Elementary School?
Peterson-Central Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson-Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson-Central Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 34% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson-Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peterson-Central Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Weston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson-Central Elementary School?
Peterson-Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Peterson-Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson-Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weston, 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 Lewis County Schools?
Besides Peterson-Central Elementary School, Lewis County Schools also operates Lewis County High School (703 students), Robert L. Bland Middle School (503 students), and Jane Lew Elementary School (271 students). See the Lewis County Schools district page for the complete list.