- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Elementary West held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 420387010032 · Schuylkill Haven, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.2:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Mountain Hs (791 students)
Elementary West held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elementary West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Hs
791 students
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain El East Sch
609 students
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Ms
561 students
- This school
Elementary West
451 students
What this shows Elementary West reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary West compares
Elementary West 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
District finance for Blue Mountain Sd reports $17,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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.
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.