Enrollment
244
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philippi, WV
Philippi Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Philippi Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540003000010
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philippi Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Philippi · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 244
- students enrolled
Philippi Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philippi Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Philippi, WV.
School address
District: Barbour County Board of Education · West Virginia
NCES ID 540003000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philippi Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philippi Middle School
Philippi Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Philippi, West Virginia, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 244 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Barbour County Board of Education spends $11,885 per pupil, 20% below the West Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 244 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Barbour County Board of Education also operates Philip Barbour High School Complex (520 students) and Philippi Elementary School (387 students) alongside Philippi Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Philippi Middle School compares
Philippi Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Philippi Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barbour County Board of Education, which includes Philippi Middle School.
$11,885
Per student
-20%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Philippi Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Barbour High School Complex | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philippi Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kasson Elementary Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philippi Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Philippi Middle School
How many students attend Philippi Middle School?
Philippi Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philippi, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philippi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philippi Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 22% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 35% 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 Philippi Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Philippi Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Philippi, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philippi Middle School?
Philippi Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philippi Middle School rank among public schools in Philippi?
By Resource Investment Index, Philippi Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Philippi, 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 Philippi on the city page.
Is Philippi Middle School a good school?
Philippi Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barbour County Board of Education?
Besides Philippi Middle School, Barbour County Board of Education also operates Philip Barbour High School Complex (520 students), Philippi Elementary School (387 students), and Belington Elementary (280 students). See the Barbour County Board of Education district page for the complete list.
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