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MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3067 MARTHA ROAD, BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
205
Students
Total enrolled
$15,738
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 205 students in grades PK–05 in BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,738 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in BARBOURSVILLE, West Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 205 students. The district invests $15,738 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

205
Total Students
10.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution103 male · 102 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
98%
White98%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540018000120

Academic Outcomes at MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25504

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,738Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,738
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,925
Student Support$2,990
Administration$1,889
Operations$2,361
Other$1,574
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,738 spent per student, an estimated $6,972 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
34%
State government
44.7%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VILLAGE OF BARBOURSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLEXPLORER ACADEMY
+13 more
↓
Middle
BARBOURSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOLHUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLHUNTINGTON EAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CABELL MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOLHUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCabell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)733-3027
NCES ID: 540018000120
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BARBOURSVILLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
CABELL MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1,757 students · 09–12
High
HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,704 students · 09–12
Mid
BARBOURSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
679 students · 06–08
● 36 opp
Mid
HUNTINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
647 students · 06–08
Mid
HUNTINGTON EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
585 students · 06–08
● 37 opp
Mid
MILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
570 students · 06–08
● 37 opp
Elem
VILLAGE OF BARBOURSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCH
562 students · PK–05
● 36 opp
Elem
MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
539 students · PK–05
● 37 opp
District School Rankings
Location
3067 MARTHA ROAD, BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.