Enrollment
592
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540072001249
West Fairmont Middle School — Fairmont, WV
Federal NCES profile for West Fairmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Marion County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fairmont Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Fairmont Middle School reports 592 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 296 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marion County Schools spends $14,780 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.0% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fairmont Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 71% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,780
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 592 Top 85% in West Virginia — larger than 15% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540072001249
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 86
Out-of-school suspensions 112
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County Schools, which includes West Fairmont Middle School.
$14,780
Per student
-9%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 51.4%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about West Fairmont Middle School
How many students attend West Fairmont Middle School?
West Fairmont Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in FAIRMONT, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fairmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fairmont Middle School is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fairmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Fairmont Middle School is White at 75.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FAIRMONT, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fairmont Middle School?
West Fairmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.