Enrollment
229
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara Barton El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara Barton El Sch
Clara Barton El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Mifflin's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students): Clara Barton El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 13.4:1).
West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students) and West Mifflin Area Ms (776 students) alongside Clara Barton El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clara Barton El Sch compares
Clara Barton El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Mifflin Area Sd, which includes Clara Barton El Sch.
$18,567
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Mifflin on the city page.
Is Clara Barton El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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