Enrollment
373
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morgantown, WV
Skyview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skyview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540093001220
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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
Skyview Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 373
- students enrolled
Skyview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV.
School address
District: Monongalia County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540093001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyview Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyview Elementary School
Skyview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morgantown, West Virginia, enrolling 373 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Morgantown's public schools, it stands alongside West Virginia Academy (245 students): Skyview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students) and University High School (1,371 students) alongside Skyview Elementary 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 Skyview Elementary School compares
Skyview Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$13,751
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 84.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Skyview Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monongalia County Schools, which includes Skyview Elementary School.
$13,751
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 41.2%
Federal 14.4%
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 Skyview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Morgantown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Skyview Elementary School
How many students attend Skyview Elementary School?
Skyview Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morgantown, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyview Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% 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 Skyview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skyview Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Morgantown, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyview Elementary School?
Skyview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Skyview Elementary School rank among schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyview Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Morgantown, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morgantown on the city page.
Is Skyview Elementary School a good school?
Skyview Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. 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 Monongalia County Schools?
Besides Skyview Elementary School, Monongalia County Schools also operates Morgantown High School (1,754 students), University High School (1,371 students), and South Middle School (784 students). See the Monongalia County Schools district page for the complete list.
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