- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, WV
West Side Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060001442
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 374
- students enrolled
West Side Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
West Side Middle School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 540060001442 · Charleston, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
West Side Middle School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Side Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 374
West Side Middle School
374 students
What this shows West Side Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Middle School compares
West Side Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$14,242
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 36.1%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, West Side Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Middle School
How many students attend West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Middle School is 17:1, which is 30% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Middle School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Middle School?
West Side Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Side Middle School rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides West Side Middle School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.