- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Martinsburg, WV
Potomack Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Potomack Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540006000910
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potomack Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 871
- students enrolled
Potomack Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potomack Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Potomack Intermediate School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 540006000910 · Martinsburg, WV Elementary · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Musselman High School (1,725 students)
Potomack Intermediate School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Potomack Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Musselman High
Musselman High School
1,725 students
- Spring Mills H
Spring Mills High School
1,544 students
- Martinsburg Hi
Martinsburg High School
1,505 students
- Hedgesville Hi
Hedgesville High School
1,346 students
- Spring Mills M
Spring Mills Middle School
945 students
- This school
Potomack Intermediate School
871 students
What this shows Potomack Intermediate School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potomack Intermediate School compares
Potomack Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,899
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Potomack Intermediate School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley County Schools reports $12,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potomack Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potomack Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Potomack Intermediate School
How many students attend Potomack Intermediate School?
Potomack Intermediate School has 871 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Martinsburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomack Intermediate School is 17.4:1, which is 33% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potomack Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Potomack Intermediate School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potomack Intermediate School?
Potomack Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Potomack Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Potomack Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Martinsburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Martinsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Potomack Intermediate School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.