- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spencer, WV
Spencer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540132001031
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spencer · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 413
- students enrolled
Spencer Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spencer, WV.
School address
District: Roane County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540132001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Spencer Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 540132001031 · Spencer, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Roane County High (490 students)
Spencer Elementary School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Spencer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roane County H
Roane County High
490 students
- This school
Spencer Elementary School
413 students
- Spencer Middle
Spencer Middle School
299 students
- Walton Element
Walton Elementary/Middle School
228 students
- Geary Elementa
Geary Elementary/Middle School
200 students
What this shows Spencer Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer Elementary School compares
Spencer Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Spencer Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Roane County Schools reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roane County High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton Elementary/Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geary Elementary/Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Elementary School
How many students attend Spencer Elementary School?
Spencer Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spencer, WV. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 23% 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 Spencer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Spencer, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Elementary School?
Spencer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Spencer Elementary School rank among public schools in Spencer?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spencer, 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 Roane County Schools?
Besides Spencer Elementary School, Roane County Schools also operates Roane County High (490 students), Spencer Middle School (299 students), and Walton Elementary/Middle School (228 students). See the Roane County Schools district page for the complete list.