- Enrollment
- 1,276
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coraopolis, PA
David E Williams Ms
Federal NCES profile for David E Williams Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421572007410
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David E Williams Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coraopolis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
David E Williams Ms has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David E Williams Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coraopolis, PA.
School address
District: Montour Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421572007410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
David E Williams Ms held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 421572007410 · Coraopolis, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 15.9:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montour El Sch (1,276 students)
David E Williams Ms held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
David E Williams Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montour El Sch
Montour El Sch
1,276 students
- Montour Hs
Montour Hs
1,004 students
- This school
David E Williams Ms
952 students
What this shows David E Williams Ms reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How David E Williams Ms compares
David E Williams Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,921
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, David E Williams Ms is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montour Sd reports $19,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David E Williams Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montour El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montour Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David E Williams Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Coraopolis
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about David E Williams Ms
How many students attend David E Williams Ms?
David E Williams Ms has 952 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coraopolis, PA. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David E Williams Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at David E Williams Ms is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David E Williams Ms?
25.7% of students at David E Williams Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David E Williams Ms?
The largest demographic group at David E Williams Ms is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Coraopolis, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David E Williams Ms?
David E Williams Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 David E Williams Ms rank among public schools in Coraopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, David E Williams Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coraopolis, 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 Montour Sd?
Besides David E Williams Ms, Montour Sd also operates Montour El Sch (1,276 students) and Montour Hs (1,004 students). See the Montour Sd district page for the complete list.