Enrollment
275
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540096000765
Peterstown Middle School — Peterstown, WV
Federal NCES profile for Peterstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Monroe County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterstown Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Peterstown Middle School reports 275 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 275 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monroe County Schools spends $16,309 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.3% from local sources (property taxes), 65.2% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peterstown Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 22% above state mean
Top 88% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,309
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 275 Top 44% in West Virginia — larger than 56% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540096000765
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 275:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.0%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Schools, which includes Peterstown Middle School.
$16,309
Per student
+0%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 65.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Peterstown Middle School
How many students attend Peterstown Middle School?
Peterstown Middle School has 275 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PETERSTOWN, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterstown Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 22% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Peterstown Middle School is White at 96.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PETERSTOWN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterstown Middle School?
Peterstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.