Enrollment
387
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540003000009
Philippi Elementary School — Philippi, WV
Federal NCES profile for Philippi Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
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: Barbour County Board of Education · 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philippi Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Philippi Elementary School reports 387 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 774 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Barbour County Board of Education spends $13,069 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.6% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 25.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Philippi Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 65% | — | — |
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 774 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 387 Top 65% in West Virginia — larger than 35% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540003000009
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 774:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.2%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barbour County Board of Education, which includes Philippi Elementary School.
$13,069
Per student
-20%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.3%
Federal 25.2%
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
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Philippi Elementary School
How many students attend Philippi Elementary School?
Philippi Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a other school in PHILIPPI, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philippi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philippi Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philippi Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Philippi Elementary School is White at 96.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in PHILIPPI, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philippi Elementary School?
Philippi Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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.