- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckhannon, WV
Tennerton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tennerton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540147001088
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennerton Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Buckhannon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 289
- students enrolled
Tennerton Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennerton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV.
School address
District: Upshur County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540147001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Tennerton Elementary shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 540147001088 · Buckhannon, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students)
Tennerton Elementary shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tennerton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckhannon Ups
Buckhannon Upshur High School
1,068 students
- B-U Middle Sch
B-U Middle School
718 students
- Buckhannon Aca
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
487 students
- This school 289
Tennerton Elementary
289 students
- Union Elementa 242
Union Elementary School
242 students
- French Creek E 205
French Creek Elementary
205 students
What this shows Tennerton Elementary reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennerton Elementary compares
Tennerton Elementary 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$12,908
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Tennerton Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upshur County Schools reports $12,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tennerton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Upshur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| B-U Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| French Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennerton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tennerton Elementary
How many students attend Tennerton Elementary?
Tennerton Elementary has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckhannon, WV. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennerton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennerton Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 47% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennerton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tennerton Elementary is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Buckhannon, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennerton Elementary?
Tennerton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Tennerton Elementary rank among schools in Buckhannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennerton Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckhannon on the city page.
What other schools are in Upshur County Schools?
Besides Tennerton Elementary, Upshur County Schools also operates Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students), B-U Middle School (718 students), and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (487 students). See the Upshur County Schools district page for the complete list.