- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurricane, WV
West Teays Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Teays Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540120001303
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Teays Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 453
- students enrolled
West Teays Elementary has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Teays Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hurricane, WV.
School address
District: Putnam County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540120001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
West Teays Elementary shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 540120001303 · Hurricane, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hurricane High School (1,141 students)
West Teays Elementary shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Teays Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hurricane High
Hurricane High School
1,141 students
- Hurricane Midd
Hurricane Middle
821 students
- Winfield High
Winfield High School
743 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
552 students
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary
534 students
- This school 453
West Teays Elementary
453 students
What this shows West Teays Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Teays Elementary compares
West Teays Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,757
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, West Teays Elementary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam County Schools reports $13,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Teays Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurricane Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Teays Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Teays Elementary
How many students attend West Teays Elementary?
West Teays Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurricane, WV. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Teays Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Teays Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 4% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 20% 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 Teays Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Teays Elementary is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Hurricane, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Teays Elementary?
West Teays Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Teays Elementary rank among schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, West Teays Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hurricane, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hurricane on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam County Schools?
Besides West Teays Elementary, Putnam County Schools also operates Hurricane High School (1,141 students), Hurricane Middle (821 students), and Winfield High School (743 students). See the Putnam County Schools district page for the complete list.