- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, PA
Greystone El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Greystone El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422529007702
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greystone El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greystone El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greystone El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529007702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Greystone El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422529007702 · West Chester, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students)
Greystone El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Greystone El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Chester H
West Chester Henderson Hs
1,444 students
- West Chester E
West Chester East Hs
1,216 students
- West Chester B
West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs
1,159 students
- E N Peirce Ms
E N Peirce Ms
1,040 students
- J R Fugett Ms
J R Fugett Ms
930 students
- This school 511
Greystone El Sch
511 students
What this shows Greystone El Sch reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greystone El Sch compares
Greystone El Sch 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Greystone El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chester Area Sd reports $18,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greystone El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Henderson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Chester East Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E N Peirce Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greystone El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sarah W Starkweather El Sch
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Hillsdale El Sch
Standard public school
537 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
Standard public school
529 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pocopson El Sch
Standard public school
514 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
East Goshen El Sch
Standard public school
510 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Bradford El Sch
Standard public school
455 students 13:1 students per teacher
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greystone El Sch
How many students attend Greystone El Sch?
Greystone El Sch has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greystone El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greystone El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Greystone El Sch?
23.5% of students at Greystone El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greystone El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Greystone El Sch is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greystone El Sch?
Greystone El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Greystone El Sch rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Greystone El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in West Chester, 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 West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chester Area Sd?
Besides Greystone El Sch, West Chester Area Sd also operates West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students), West Chester East Hs (1,216 students), and West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs (1,159 students). See the West Chester Area Sd district page for the complete list.