Enrollment
451
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420387010032
Elementary West — Schuylkill Haven, PA
Federal NCES profile for Elementary West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Blue Mountain Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.5:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elementary West reports 451 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Pennsylvania average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blue Mountain Sd spends $26,192 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.1% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elementary West compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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 29% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,192
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 451 Top 49% in Pennsylvania — larger than 51% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.0% -43% vs state
NCES ID 420387010032
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Mountain Sd, which includes Elementary West.
$26,192
Per student
+15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Elementary West
How many students attend Elementary West?
Elementary West has 451 students enrolled. It is a 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 13.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary West?
Elementary West has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.