- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, PA
Joe Walker El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Joe Walker El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421488004244
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Walker El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Walker El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Walker El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Mcguffey Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421488004244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Joe Walker El Sch held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421488004244 · Washington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 12.4:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcguffey Hs (494 students)
Joe Walker El Sch held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Joe Walker El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcguffey Hs
Mcguffey Hs
494 students
- Claysville El
Claysville El Sch
478 students
- Mcguffey Ms
Mcguffey Ms
342 students
- This school
Joe Walker El Sch
199 students
What this shows Joe Walker El Sch reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Walker El Sch compares
Joe Walker 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Joe Walker El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcguffey Sd reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Walker El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcguffey Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claysville El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Walker El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Park El Sch
Standard public school
864 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Trinity West El Sch
Standard public school
303 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity East El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Trinity North El Sch
Standard public school
232 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Trinity South El Sch
Standard public school
160 students 5.9:1 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Walker El Sch
How many students attend Joe Walker El Sch?
Joe Walker El Sch has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Walker El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Walker El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Joe Walker El Sch?
44.2% of students at Joe Walker El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Walker El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Joe Walker El Sch is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Washington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Walker El Sch?
Joe Walker El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Joe Walker El Sch rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Walker El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcguffey Sd?
Besides Joe Walker El Sch, Mcguffey Sd also operates Mcguffey Hs (494 students), Claysville El Sch (478 students), and Mcguffey Ms (342 students). See the Mcguffey Sd district page for the complete list.