Enrollment
409
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 540075000604
Sherrard Middle School — Wheeling, WV
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
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: Marshall 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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherrard Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sherrard Middle School reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marshall County Schools spends $18,348 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.1% from local sources (property taxes), 14.9% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sherrard 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 67% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 67% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$18,348
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 67% in West Virginia — larger than 33% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540075000604
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County Schools, which includes Sherrard Middle School.
$18,348
Per student
+13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.1%
State 14.9%
Federal 10.0%
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
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sherrard Middle School
How many students attend Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in WHEELING, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard Middle School is White at 95.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in WHEELING, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard Middle School?
Sherrard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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.