- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairmont, WV
West Fairmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Fairmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540072001249
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fairmont Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 592
- students enrolled
West Fairmont Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fairmont Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fairmont, WV.
School address
District: Marion County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540072001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
West Fairmont Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 540072001249 · Fairmont, WV Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairmont Senior High School (835 students)
West Fairmont Middle School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Fairmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairmont Senio
Fairmont Senior High School
835 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont High School
725 students
- North Marion H
North Marion High School
671 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont Middle School
647 students
- This school
West Fairmont Middle School
592 students
- Watson Element
Watson Elementary School
383 students
What this shows West Fairmont Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fairmont Middle School compares
West Fairmont 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
23.0%
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
$14,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, West Fairmont Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County Schools reports $14,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fairmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Fairmont High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Fairmont Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fairmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~592 students)
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 an elementary school in Fairmont, WV. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fairmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fairmont Middle School 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 West Fairmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Fairmont Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Fairmont, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fairmont Middle School?
West Fairmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 West Fairmont Middle School rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fairmont Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Fairmont, 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 Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion County Schools?
Besides West Fairmont Middle School, Marion County Schools also operates Fairmont Senior High School (835 students), East Fairmont High School (725 students), and North Marion High School (671 students). See the Marion County Schools district page for the complete list.