- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charles Town, WV
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Wright Denny Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540057000351
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Denny Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Charles Town · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 376
- students enrolled
Wright Denny Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Wright Denny Intermediate School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 540057000351 · Charles Town, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 15:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Wright Denny Intermediate School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wright Denny Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- This school 376
Wright Denny Intermediate School
376 students
What this shows Wright Denny Intermediate School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Denny Intermediate School compares
Wright Denny Intermediate School 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,424
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Wright Denny Intermediate School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Denny Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Denny Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Denny Intermediate School
How many students attend Wright Denny Intermediate School?
Wright Denny Intermediate School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charles Town, WV. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Denny Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Denny Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 15% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Denny Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Wright Denny Intermediate School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Charles Town, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Denny Intermediate School?
Wright Denny Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Wright Denny Intermediate School rank among public schools in Charles Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Denny Intermediate School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charles Town on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Wright Denny Intermediate School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.