Enrollment
131
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540165001218
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School — Cyclone, WV
Federal NCES profile for Road Branch Elementary & Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wyoming County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Road Branch Elementary & Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 131 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 83.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wyoming County Schools spends $14,949 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.4% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Road Branch Elementary & Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 25% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
83.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,949
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 11% in West Virginia — larger than 89% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540165001218
Student demographics
White 96.2%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 131:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 83.2%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming County Schools, which includes Road Branch Elementary & Middle School.
$14,949
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.4%
Federal 20.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Road Branch Elementary & Middle School
How many students attend Road Branch Elementary & Middle School?
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School has 131 students enrolled. It is a other school in CYCLONE, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Road Branch Elementary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Road Branch Elementary & Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Road Branch Elementary & Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Road Branch Elementary & Middle School is White at 96.2%. The school serves a student body in CYCLONE, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Road Branch Elementary & Middle School?
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.