Enrollment
451
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schuylkill Haven, PA
Elementary West
Federal NCES profile for Elementary West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420387010032
👥 S:T ratio 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary West earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elementary West has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary West ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
School address
District: Blue Mountain Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420387010032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary West compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elementary West
Elementary West is a mid-sized elementary school in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Among Schuylkill Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Schuylkill Haven El Ctr (451 students): Elementary West is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.9:1).
Blue Mountain Sd also operates Blue Mountain Hs (791 students) and Blue Mountain El East Sch (609 students) alongside Elementary West.
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 Elementary West compares
Elementary West on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Elementary West is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Mountain Sd, which includes Elementary West.
$16,204
Per student
-10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 35.6%
Federal 5.3%
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 Elementary West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Mountain El East Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Mountain Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven
2 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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary West
How many students attend Elementary West?
Elementary West has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary West?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary West is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary West?
33.0% of students at Elementary West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary West?
The largest demographic group at Elementary West is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary West?
Elementary West has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Elementary West rank among elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary West ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Schuylkill Haven on the city page.
Is Elementary West a good school?
Elementary West earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Blue Mountain Sd?
Besides Elementary West, Blue Mountain Sd also operates Blue Mountain Hs (791 students), Blue Mountain El East Sch (609 students), and Blue Mountain Ms (561 students). See the Blue Mountain Sd district page for the complete list.
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