- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arthurdale, WV
West Preston School
Federal NCES profile for West Preston School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540117001520
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Preston School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 604
- students enrolled
West Preston School has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Preston County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540117001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West Preston School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 540117001520 · Arthurdale, WV Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston High School (1,056 students)
West Preston School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Preston School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preston High S
Preston High School
1,056 students
- This school
West Preston School
604 students
- Bruceton Schoo
Bruceton School
603 students
- Kingwood Eleme 383
Kingwood Elementary
383 students
- South Preston 312
South Preston School
312 students
- Central Presto 290
Central Preston Middle School
290 students
What this shows West Preston School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Preston School compares
West Preston 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, West Preston School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Preston County Schools reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Preston School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bruceton School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Preston School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Preston Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Preston School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Preston School
How many students attend West Preston School?
West Preston School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arthurdale, WV. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Preston School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Preston School is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Preston School?
The largest demographic group at West Preston School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Arthurdale, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Preston School?
West Preston School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Preston County Schools?
Besides West Preston School, Preston County Schools also operates Preston High School (1,056 students), Bruceton School (603 students), and Kingwood Elementary (383 students). See the Preston County Schools district page for the complete list.