- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Milford, WV
West Milford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Milford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540051000321
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Milford Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 363
- students enrolled
West Milford Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Milford Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 540051000321 · West Milford, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
West Milford Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Milford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- Robert C Byrd
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- This school
West Milford Elementary School
363 students
What this shows West Milford Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Milford Elementary School compares
West Milford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,396
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, West Milford Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Milford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Milford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Milford Elementary School
How many students attend West Milford Elementary School?
West Milford Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Milford, WV. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Milford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Milford Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Milford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Milford Elementary School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in West Milford, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Milford Elementary School?
West Milford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Harrison County Schools?
Besides West Milford Elementary School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.