- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheeling, WV
West Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540105000873
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 124
- students enrolled
West Liberty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV.
School address
District: Ohio County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540105000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Liberty Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 540105000873 · Wheeling, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students)
West Liberty Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeling Park
Wheeling Park High School
1,427 students
- Warwood School 516
Warwood School
516 students
- Woodsdale Elem 405
Woodsdale Elementary School
405 students
- Triadelphia Mi 387
Triadelphia Middle School
387 students
- Elm Grove Elem 299
Elm Grove Elementary School
299 students
- This school 124
West Liberty Elementary School
124 students
What this shows West Liberty Elementary School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty Elementary School compares
West Liberty Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, West Liberty Elementary School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Ohio County Schools reports $16,079 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwood School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodsdale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triadelphia Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend West Liberty Elementary School?
West Liberty Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheeling, WV. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 35% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Wheeling, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty Elementary School?
West Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Liberty Elementary School rank among schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Wheeling, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheeling on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio County Schools?
Besides West Liberty Elementary School, Ohio County Schools also operates Wheeling Park High School (1,427 students), Warwood School (516 students), and Woodsdale Elementary School (405 students). See the Ohio County Schools district page for the complete list.