- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Hamlin, WV
West Hamlin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Hamlin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540066000502
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hamlin Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
West Hamlin Elementary has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540066000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Hamlin Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 540066000502 · West Hamlin, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (774 students)
West Hamlin Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Hamlin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
774 students
- Hamlin Pk-8
Hamlin Pk-8
454 students
- This school
West Hamlin Elementary
429 students
- Harts Pk-8
Harts Pk-8
347 students
- Duval Pk-8 300
Duval Pk-8
300 students
- Midway Element 237
Midway Elementary School
237 students
What this shows West Hamlin Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hamlin Elementary compares
West Hamlin 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$14,841
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, West Hamlin Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $14,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hamlin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harts Pk-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duval Pk-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hamlin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- 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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hamlin Elementary
How many students attend West Hamlin Elementary?
West Hamlin Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Hamlin, WV. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hamlin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Hamlin Elementary is White at 96.0% of enrollment, 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 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides West Hamlin Elementary, Lincoln County Schools also operates Lincoln County High School (774 students), Hamlin Pk-8 (454 students), and Harts Pk-8 (347 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.