Enrollment
35
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540060001458
William J Raglin Center — Dunbar, WV
Federal NCES profile for William J Raglin Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William J Raglin Center compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William J Raglin Center reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kanawha County Schools spends $17,075 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William J Raglin Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,075
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 35 Top 1% in West Virginia — larger than 99% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540060001458
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes William J Raglin Center.
$17,075
Per student
+5%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about William J Raglin Center
How many students attend William J Raglin Center?
William J Raglin Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a other school in DUNBAR, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J Raglin Center?
The student-teacher ratio at William J Raglin Center is 17.5:1, which is 28% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J Raglin Center?
William J Raglin Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.