- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamson, WV
Williamson Pk8
Federal NCES profile for Williamson Pk8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540090001254
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamson Pk8 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Williamson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Williamson Pk8 has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamson Pk8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williamson, WV.
School address
District: Mingo County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540090001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Williamson Pk8 held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 540090001254 · Williamson, WV Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mingo Central Comprehensive High School (624 students)
Williamson Pk8 held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Williamson Pk8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mingo Central
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
624 students
- This school
Williamson Pk8
502 students
- Burch Pk8
Burch Pk8
469 students
- Gilbert Pk8
Gilbert Pk8
409 students
- Matewan Pk8
Matewan Pk8
384 students
- Lenore Pk8 Sch
Lenore Pk8 School
361 students
What this shows Williamson Pk8 reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamson Pk8 compares
Williamson Pk8 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,081
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Williamson Pk8 is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Mingo County Schools reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamson Pk8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo Central Comprehensive High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burch Pk8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Pk8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matewan Pk8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenore Pk8 School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamson Pk8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamson Pk8
How many students attend Williamson Pk8?
Williamson Pk8 has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamson, WV. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamson Pk8?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamson Pk8 is 13.9:1, which is 6% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamson Pk8?
The largest demographic group at Williamson Pk8 is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Williamson, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamson Pk8?
Williamson Pk8 has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Williamson Pk8 rank among public schools in Williamson?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamson Pk8 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Williamson, 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 Mingo County Schools?
Besides Williamson Pk8, Mingo County Schools also operates Mingo Central Comprehensive High School (624 students), Burch Pk8 (469 students), and Gilbert Pk8 (409 students). See the Mingo County Schools district page for the complete list.