Enrollment
522
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540051000313
Simpson Elementary School — Bridgeport, WV
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
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: Harrison 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simpson Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Simpson Elementary School reports 522 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 653 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harrison County Schools spends $14,955 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.7% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), 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 Simpson Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 79% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,955
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 652 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 522 Top 79% in West Virginia — larger than 21% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540051000313
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 653:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County Schools, which includes Simpson Elementary School.
$14,955
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 9.7%
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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Simpson Elementary School
How many students attend Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIDGEPORT, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 18% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Elementary School is White at 92.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGEPORT, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) 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.