- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, WV
Straley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Straley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084001311
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 172
- students enrolled
Straley Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Straley Elementary School grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 540084001311 · Princeton, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Straley Elementary School grew from 152 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Straley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- This school 172
Straley Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Straley Elementary School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Straley Elementary School compares
Straley Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$13,583
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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Straley Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Straley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Straley Elementary School
How many students attend Straley Elementary School?
Straley Elementary School has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straley Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 6% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% 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 Straley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Straley Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straley Elementary School?
Straley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Straley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Straley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Straley Elementary School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.