- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weirton, WV
Weir Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Weir Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540045001501
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weir Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weirton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 493
- students enrolled
Weir Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weir Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weirton, WV.
School address
District: Hancock County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540045001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Weir Middle School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 540045001501 · Weirton, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Weirton Elementary (802 students)
Weir Middle School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Weir Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weirton Elemen
Weirton Elementary
802 students
- Weir High Scho
Weir High School
583 students
- This school
Weir Middle School
493 students
- Oak Glen High
Oak Glen High School
469 students
- Oak Glen Middl
Oak Glen Middle School
465 students
- New Manchester 269
New Manchester Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Weir Middle School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weir Middle School compares
Weir Middle 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$14,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Weir Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Hancock County Schools reports $14,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weir Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weir High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weir Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weir Middle School
How many students attend Weir Middle School?
Weir Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weirton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weir Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weir Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 15% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 29% 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 Weir Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Weir Middle School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Weirton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weir Middle School?
Weir Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Weir Middle School rank among public schools in Weirton?
By Resource Investment Index, Weir Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weirton, 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 Hancock County Schools?
Besides Weir Middle School, Hancock County Schools also operates Weirton Elementary (802 students), Weir High School (583 students), and Oak Glen High School (469 students). See the Hancock County Schools district page for the complete list.