- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, WV
Pikeview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pikeview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540084001480
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pikeview Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Pikeview Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeview Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Pikeview Middle School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 540084001480 · Princeton, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Pikeview Middle School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pikeview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- This school
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Pikeview Middle School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pikeview Middle School compares
Pikeview Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$13,583
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Pikeview Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pikeview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pikeview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pikeview Middle School
How many students attend Pikeview Middle School?
Pikeview Middle School has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikeview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikeview Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pikeview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pikeview Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pikeview Middle School?
Pikeview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pikeview Middle School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeview Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Pikeview Middle School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.