- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weirton, WV
Weirton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weirton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540045001513
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weirton Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Weirton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 802
- students enrolled
Weirton Elementary has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weirton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Weirton, WV.
School address
District: Hancock County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540045001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Weirton Elementary held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 540045001513 · Weirton, WV Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Weir High School (583 students)
Weirton Elementary held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Weirton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Weirton Elementary
802 students
- Weir High Scho
Weir High School
583 students
- Weir Middle Sc
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 Weirton Elementary reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weirton Elementary compares
Weirton Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 802 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Weirton Elementary 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 Weirton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weir High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weir Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weirton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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 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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weirton Elementary
How many students attend Weirton Elementary?
Weirton Elementary has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weirton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weirton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weirton Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weirton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weirton Elementary is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Weirton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weirton Elementary?
Weirton 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 Weirton Elementary rank among public schools in Weirton?
By Resource Investment Index, Weirton Elementary ranks #3 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 Weirton Elementary, Hancock County Schools also operates Weir High School (583 students), Weir Middle School (493 students), and Oak Glen High School (469 students). See the Hancock County Schools district page for the complete list.