- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Mifflin, PA
Clara Barton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clara Barton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422568000528
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Barton El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Mifflin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Barton El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, PA.
School address
District: West Mifflin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422568000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Clara Barton El Sch grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 422568000528 · West Mifflin, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students)
Clara Barton El Sch grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Clara Barton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Mifflin A
West Mifflin Area Hs
964 students
- West Mifflin A
West Mifflin Area Ms
776 students
- Homeville El S
Homeville El Sch
424 students
- This school 229
Clara Barton El Sch
229 students
What this shows Clara Barton El Sch reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Barton El Sch compares
Clara Barton El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$19,681
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Clara Barton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Mifflin Area Sd reports $19,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Barton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mifflin Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homeville El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Barton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in West Mifflin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Barton El Sch
How many students attend Clara Barton El Sch?
Clara Barton El Sch has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Mifflin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara Barton El Sch?
100.0% of students at Clara Barton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Barton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clara Barton El Sch is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in West Mifflin, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Barton El Sch?
Clara Barton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Clara Barton El Sch rank among public schools in West Mifflin?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Mifflin Area Sd?
Besides Clara Barton El Sch, West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students), West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students), and Homeville El Sch (424 students). See the West Mifflin Area Sd district page for the complete list.