- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flemington, WV
West Taylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Taylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540138001056
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Taylor Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 262
- students enrolled
West Taylor Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Taylor County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540138001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
West Taylor Elementary School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 540138001056 · Flemington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High School (658 students)
West Taylor Elementary School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Taylor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grafton High S
Grafton High School
658 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Middle School
640 students
- Anna Jarvis El
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
461 students
- This school 262
West Taylor Elementary School
262 students
- Flemington Ele 107
Flemington Elementary School
107 students
What this shows West Taylor Elementary School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Taylor Elementary School compares
West Taylor Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$15,015
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 262 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.
Student demographics
White 98.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, West Taylor Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Taylor County Schools reports $15,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Taylor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Jarvis Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flemington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Taylor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Taylor Elementary School
How many students attend West Taylor Elementary School?
West Taylor Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flemington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Taylor Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Taylor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Taylor Elementary School is White at 98.9% of enrollment, in Flemington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Taylor Elementary School?
West Taylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Taylor County Schools?
Besides West Taylor Elementary School, Taylor County Schools also operates Grafton High School (658 students), Taylor County Middle School (640 students), and Anna Jarvis Elementary School (461 students). See the Taylor County Schools district page for the complete list.