At a glance
Reported students
747
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia high enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
206.5
Elkins High School: 747 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 789
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Elkins High School
Elkins High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elkins. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Randolph County Schools. NCES reports 747 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 high schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 573 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the West Virginia median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.7%) and Black (2.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elkins High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.7%
- Hispanic1.5%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Randolph County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
396 reported students
Randolph Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
1 reported students
Elkins Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
George Ward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
Beverly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
226 reported students
Public schools near Elkins High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Elementary School Elementary · Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 164 | under 0.1 mi |
| Randolph Technical Center High · Randolph County Schools | 09–12 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jennings Randolph Elementary School Elementary · Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 212 | 1.5 mi |
| Randolph County Alternative Center Other · Randolph County Schools | KG–12 | 11 | 1.8 mi |
| Elkins Middle School Middle · Randolph County Schools | 06–08 | 615 | 2.5 mi |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School Elementary · Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 318 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elkins High School
What grades does Elkins High School serve?
Elkins High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Randolph County Schools.
How many students attend Elkins High School?
Elkins High School reported 747 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 114 West Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 789 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elkins High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 747 students and 42.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elkins High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elkins High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Randolph County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elkins High School in?
Elkins High School is part of Randolph County Schools, based in Elkins, WV, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elkins High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Midland Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Randolph Technical Center (under 0.1 mi), Jennings Randolph Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.