Enrollment
299
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540132001270
Spencer Middle School — Spencer, WV
Federal NCES profile for Spencer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 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: Roane 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spencer Middle School reports 299 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 299 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roane County Schools spends $14,563 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.0% from the state, and 26.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Spencer 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 49% | — | — |
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 33% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$14,563
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 299 Top 49% in West Virginia — larger than 51% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540132001270
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 299:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County Schools, which includes Spencer Middle School.
$14,563
Per student
-10%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 58.0%
Federal 26.3%
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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer Middle School
How many students attend Spencer Middle School?
Spencer Middle School has 299 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SPENCER, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer Middle School is White at 96.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPENCER, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer Middle School?
Spencer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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.