- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Summersville, WV
Summersville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summersville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540102000849
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summersville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Summersville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 331
- students enrolled
Summersville Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summersville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Summersville, WV.
School address
District: Nicholas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540102000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Summersville Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 540102000849 · Summersville, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County High School (708 students)
Summersville Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Summersville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nicholas Count
Nicholas County High School
708 students
- Summersville M
Summersville Middle School
509 students
- This school
Summersville Elementary School
331 students
- Richwood High
Richwood High School
299 students
- Gauley River E
Gauley River Elementary School
295 students
- Richwood Middl 228
Richwood Middle School
228 students
What this shows Summersville Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summersville Elementary School compares
Summersville 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
37.5%
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
$14,052
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Summersville Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nicholas County Schools reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summersville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summersville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gauley River Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richwood Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summersville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summersville Elementary School
How many students attend Summersville Elementary School?
Summersville Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Summersville, WV. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summersville 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 Summersville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summersville Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Summersville, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summersville Elementary School?
Summersville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Summersville Elementary School rank among schools in Summersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summersville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Summersville, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Summersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Nicholas County Schools?
Besides Summersville Elementary School, Nicholas County Schools also operates Nicholas County High School (708 students), Summersville Middle School (509 students), and Richwood High School (299 students). See the Nicholas County Schools district page for the complete list.