Enrollment
503
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weston, WV
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Bland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540063001459
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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
Robert L. Bland Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 503
- students enrolled
Robert L. Bland Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Bland Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weston, WV.
School address
District: Lewis County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540063001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert L. Bland Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert L. Bland Middle School
Robert L. Bland Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Weston, West Virginia, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 503 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 503 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lewis County Schools also operates Lewis County High School (703 students) and Peterson-Central Elementary School (476 students) alongside Robert L. Bland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert L. Bland Middle School compares
Robert L. Bland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.5%
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
$13,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Robert L. Bland Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis County Schools, which includes Robert L. Bland Middle School.
$13,616
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
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.
How Robert L. Bland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson-Central Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Lew Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leading Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Bland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Bland Middle School
How many students attend Robert L. Bland Middle School?
Robert L. Bland Middle School has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weston, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bland Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 11% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 25% 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 Robert L. Bland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Bland Middle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Weston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Bland Middle School?
Robert L. Bland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert L. Bland Middle School rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Bland Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
Is Robert L. Bland Middle School a good school?
Robert L. Bland Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewis County Schools?
Besides Robert L. Bland Middle School, Lewis County Schools also operates Lewis County High School (703 students), Peterson-Central Elementary School (476 students), and Jane Lew Elementary School (271 students). See the Lewis County Schools district page for the complete list.
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