- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, PA
Mary C Howse El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mary C Howse 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 422529001457
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary C Howse El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary C Howse El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary C Howse El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in West Chester, PA.
School address
District: West Chester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422529001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mary C Howse El Sch held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 422529001457 · West Chester, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.4:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Chester Henderson Hs (1,444 students)
Mary C Howse El Sch held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mary C Howse 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 442
Mary C Howse El Sch
442 students
What this shows Mary C Howse El Sch reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary C Howse El Sch compares
Mary C Howse 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 | 7.5% | ▼ 87% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Asian 37.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Chester Bayard Rustin Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E N Peirce Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Fugett Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary C Howse 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
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Westtown-Thornbury El Sch
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Pocopson El Sch
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Greystone El Sch
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East Goshen El Sch
Standard public school
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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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary C Howse El Sch
How many students attend Mary C Howse El Sch?
Mary C Howse El Sch has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary C Howse El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse El Sch?
7.5% of students at Mary C Howse El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary C Howse El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mary C Howse El Sch is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in West Chester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary C Howse El Sch?
Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse El Sch rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse 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.