Enrollment
256
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540105000868
Steenrod Elementary School — Wheeling, WV
Federal NCES profile for Steenrod Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
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: Ohio 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steenrod Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Steenrod Elementary School reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ohio County Schools spends $19,687 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.7% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Steenrod 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 39% | — | — |
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 87% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
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
$19,687
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 39% in West Virginia — larger than 61% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540105000868
Student demographics
White 89.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County Schools, which includes Steenrod Elementary School.
$19,687
Per student
+21%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
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
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Similar other schools in Wheeling
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Hilltop Elementary School
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401 students 16:1 students per teacher
Elm Grove Elementary School
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299 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ritchie Elementary School
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289 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Steenrod Elementary School
How many students attend Steenrod Elementary School?
Steenrod Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in WHEELING, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steenrod Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steenrod Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 20% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steenrod Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steenrod Elementary School is White at 89.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in WHEELING, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steenrod Elementary School?
Steenrod Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.