- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, WV
Steenrod Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steenrod Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540105000868
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steenrod Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 256
- students enrolled
Steenrod Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steenrod Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Steenrod Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 540105000868 · Wheeling, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students)
Steenrod Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Steenrod Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeling Park
Wheeling Park High School
1,427 students
- Warwood School 516
Warwood School
516 students
- Woodsdale Elem 405
Woodsdale Elementary School
405 students
- Triadelphia Mi 387
Triadelphia Middle School
387 students
- Elm Grove Elem 299
Elm Grove Elementary School
299 students
- This school 256
Steenrod Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Steenrod Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steenrod Elementary School compares
Steenrod Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Steenrod Elementary School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County Schools reports $16,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steenrod Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwood School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triadelphia Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steenrod Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steenrod Elementary School
How many students attend Steenrod Elementary School?
Steenrod Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steenrod Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steenrod Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steenrod Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steenrod Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steenrod Elementary School?
Steenrod Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Steenrod Elementary School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Steenrod Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides Steenrod Elementary School, Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students), Warwood School (516 students), and Woodsdale Elementary School (405 students). See the Ohio County Schools district page for the complete list.