Enrollment
493
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weir Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weir Middle School
Weir Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Weirton, West Virginia, enrolling 493 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 214 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 493 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hancock County Schools also operates Weirton Elementary (802 students) and Weir High School (583 students) alongside Weir 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 Weir Middle School compares
Weir 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock County Schools, which includes Weir Middle School.
$13,708
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 50.0%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Weirton on the city page.
Is Weir Middle School a good school?
Weir Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of West Virginia schools. 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 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.
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