- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sutton, WV
Sutton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sutton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540012000069
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sutton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 166
- students enrolled
Sutton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sutton, WV.
School address
District: Braxton County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540012000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sutton Elementary School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 540012000069 · Sutton, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Braxton County High School (481 students)
Sutton Elementary School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sutton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braxton County
Braxton County High School
481 students
- Braxton County
Braxton County Middle School
376 students
- This school 166
Sutton Elementary School
166 students
- Davis Elementa 147
Davis Elementary School
147 students
- Frametown Elem 146
Frametown Elementary School
146 students
- Flatwoods Elem 109
Flatwoods Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Sutton Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutton Elementary School compares
Sutton Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,685
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Sutton Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Braxton County Schools reports $13,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sutton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braxton County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frametown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flatwoods Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sutton Elementary School
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sutton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sutton Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Sutton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sutton Elementary School rank among public schools in Sutton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sutton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Braxton County Schools?
Besides Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County Schools also operates Braxton County High School (481 students), Braxton County Middle School (376 students), and Davis Elementary School (147 students). See the Braxton County Schools district page for the complete list.