Enrollment
387
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheeling, WV
Triadelphia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Triadelphia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540105000869
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triadelphia Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Triadelphia Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triadelphia Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triadelphia Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triadelphia Middle School
Triadelphia Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wheeling, West Virginia, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 80 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 387 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students) and Warwood School (516 students) alongside Triadelphia Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Triadelphia Middle School compares
Triadelphia Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$15,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Triadelphia Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County Schools, which includes Triadelphia Middle School.
$15,508
Per student
+4%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Triadelphia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwood School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ritchie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triadelphia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Triadelphia Middle School
How many students attend Triadelphia Middle School?
Triadelphia Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheeling, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triadelphia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triadelphia Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 23% 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 Triadelphia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Triadelphia Middle School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triadelphia Middle School?
Triadelphia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triadelphia Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Triadelphia Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Wheeling on the city page.
Is Triadelphia Middle School a good school?
Triadelphia Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides Triadelphia Middle 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.
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