- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeport, WV
Simpson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540051000313
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 522
- students enrolled
Simpson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Simpson Elementary School grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 540051000313 · Bridgeport, WV Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
Simpson Elementary School grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Simpson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- Robert C Byrd
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- This school
Simpson Elementary School
522 students
What this shows Simpson Elementary School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Elementary School compares
Simpson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Simpson Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simpson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Elementary School
How many students attend Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeport, WV. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 53% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Elementary School?
Simpson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Simpson Elementary School rank among public schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bridgeport, 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 Harrison County Schools?
Besides Simpson Elementary School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.