- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Craigsville, WV
Richwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540102000846
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richwood Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Craigsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 228
- students enrolled
Richwood Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Craigsville, WV.
School address
District: Nicholas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540102000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Richwood Middle School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 540102000846 · Craigsville, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County High School (708 students)
Richwood Middle School held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nicholas Count
Nicholas County High School
708 students
- Summersville M
Summersville Middle School
509 students
- Summersville E
Summersville Elementary School
331 students
- Richwood High
Richwood High School
299 students
- Gauley River E
Gauley River Elementary School
295 students
- This school 228
Richwood Middle School
228 students
What this shows Richwood Middle School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richwood Middle School compares
Richwood Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$14,052
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Richwood Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nicholas County Schools reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summersville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summersville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gauley River Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richwood Middle School
How many students attend Richwood Middle School?
Richwood Middle School has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Craigsville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richwood Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richwood Middle School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Craigsville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richwood Middle School?
Richwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Richwood Middle School rank among public schools in Craigsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Richwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Craigsville, 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 Nicholas County Schools?
Besides Richwood Middle School, Nicholas County Schools also operates Nicholas County High School (708 students), Summersville Middle School (509 students), and Summersville Elementary School (331 students). See the Nicholas County Schools district page for the complete list.