- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ravenswood, WV
Ravenswood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ravenswood 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 540054001240
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ravenswood Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ravenswood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 306
- students enrolled
Ravenswood Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ravenswood Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ravenswood, WV.
School address
District: Jackson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540054001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ravenswood Middle School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 540054001240 · Ravenswood, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripley High School (768 students)
Ravenswood Middle School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ravenswood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
768 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
586 students
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary School
570 students
- Ravenswood Hig
Ravenswood High School
397 students
- This school 306
Ravenswood Middle School
306 students
- Henry J Kaiser 294
Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Ravenswood Middle School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ravenswood Middle School compares
Ravenswood 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$14,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Ravenswood Middle School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County Schools reports $14,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ravenswood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ravenswood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry J Kaiser Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ravenswood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ravenswood Middle School
How many students attend Ravenswood Middle School?
Ravenswood Middle School has 306 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ravenswood, WV. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ravenswood Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 7% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% 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 Ravenswood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ravenswood Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Ravenswood, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ravenswood Middle School?
Ravenswood 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 Ravenswood Middle School rank among public schools in Ravenswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ravenswood Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ravenswood, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson County Schools?
Besides Ravenswood Middle School, Jackson County Schools also operates Ripley High School (768 students), Ripley Middle School (586 students), and Ripley Elementary School (570 students). See the Jackson County Schools district page for the complete list.