- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berkeley Springs, WV
Widmyer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Widmyer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540099001139
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Widmyer Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Berkeley Springs · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 484
- students enrolled
Widmyer Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Widmyer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Berkeley Springs, WV.
School address
District: Morgan County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540099001139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Widmyer Elementary grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 540099001139 · Berkeley Springs, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 19.4:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley Springs High School (582 students)
Widmyer Elementary grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Widmyer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley Sprin
Berkeley Springs High School
582 students
- This school
Widmyer Elementary
484 students
- Warm Springs M
Warm Springs Middle School
425 students
- Warm Springs I
Warm Springs Intermediate School
345 students
- Pleasant View 134
Pleasant View Elementary School
134 students
- Paw Paw Elemen 82
Paw Paw Elementary School
82 students
What this shows Widmyer Elementary reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Widmyer Elementary compares
Widmyer Elementary 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 48% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$14,306
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Widmyer Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Morgan County Schools reports $14,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Widmyer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Springs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paw Paw Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Widmyer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Widmyer Elementary
How many students attend Widmyer Elementary?
Widmyer Elementary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berkeley Springs, WV. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widmyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Widmyer Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 48% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Widmyer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Widmyer Elementary is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Berkeley Springs, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Widmyer Elementary?
Widmyer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Widmyer Elementary rank among public schools in Berkeley Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Widmyer Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Berkeley Springs, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Morgan County Schools?
Besides Widmyer Elementary, Morgan County Schools also operates Berkeley Springs High School (582 students), Warm Springs Middle School (425 students), and Warm Springs Intermediate School (345 students). See the Morgan County Schools district page for the complete list.