Enrollment
429
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540066000502
West Hamlin Elementary — West Hamlin, WV
Federal NCES profile for West Hamlin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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: Lincoln 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)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hamlin Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Hamlin Elementary reports 429 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 858 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lincoln County Schools spends $14,994 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.8% from local sources (property taxes), 57.5% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), 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 Hamlin Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 69% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$14,994
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 858 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 429 Top 69% in West Virginia — larger than 31% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540066000502
Student demographics
White 96.0%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 858:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.7%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County Schools, which includes West Hamlin Elementary.
$14,994
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 57.5%
Federal 25.7%
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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Hamlin Elementary
How many students attend West Hamlin Elementary?
West Hamlin Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a other school in WEST HAMLIN, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hamlin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Hamlin Elementary is White at 96.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST HAMLIN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hamlin Elementary?
West Hamlin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) 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.