Enrollment
124
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540105000873
West Liberty Elementary School — Wheeling, WV
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 82
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: Ohio 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Liberty Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Liberty Elementary School reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 248 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ohio County Schools spends $19,687 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.7% from local sources (property taxes), 39.5% from the state, and 13.8% 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 Liberty Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 10% | — | — |
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,687
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 248 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 124 Top 10% in West Virginia — larger than 90% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540105000873
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 248:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County Schools, which includes West Liberty Elementary School.
$19,687
Per student
+21%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.5%
Federal 13.8%
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
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Similar other schools in Wheeling
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Warwood School
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516 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Woodsdale Elementary School
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405 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 16:1 students per teacher
Elm Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ritchie Elementary School
Standard public school
289 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Steenrod Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
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 Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend West Liberty Elementary School?
West Liberty Elementary School has 124 students enrolled. It is a other school in WHEELING, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (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.