Enrollment
952
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David E Williams Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at David E Williams Ms
David E Williams Ms is a large elementary school in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 952 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Coraopolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cornell El Sch (289 students): David E Williams Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 10:1).
Montour Sd also operates Montour El Sch (1,276 students) and Montour Hs (1,004 students) alongside David E Williams Ms.
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 David E Williams Ms compares
David E Williams Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,044
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montour Sd, which includes David E Williams Ms.
$19,044
Per student
+6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 18.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,276
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Coraopolis on the city page.
Is David E Williams Ms a good school?
David E Williams Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 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.
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