- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, PA
Trinity West El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Trinity West El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422376000076
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trinity West El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trinity West El Sch has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity West El Sch ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Trinity Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422376000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Trinity West El Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 422376000076 · Washington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 8.4:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity Shs (1,054 students)
Trinity West El Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Trinity West El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity Shs
Trinity Shs
1,054 students
- Trinity Ms
Trinity Ms
759 students
- This school 303
Trinity West El Sch
303 students
- Trinity East E 257
Trinity East El Sch
257 students
- Trinity North 232
Trinity North El Sch
232 students
- Trinity South 160
Trinity South El Sch
160 students
What this shows Trinity West El Sch reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trinity West El Sch compares
Trinity West 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$18,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Trinity West El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trinity Area Sd reports $18,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trinity West El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity East El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity North El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity South El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trinity West El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- 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 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
Joe Walker El Sch
Standard public school
199 students 12.4:1 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trinity West El Sch
How many students attend Trinity West El Sch?
Trinity West El Sch has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity West El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinity West El Sch is 8.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 46% 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 Trinity West El Sch?
50.2% of students at Trinity West El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trinity West El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Trinity West El Sch is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Washington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trinity West El Sch?
Trinity West El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Trinity West El Sch rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity West El Sch ranks #6 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 Trinity Area Sd?
Besides Trinity West El Sch, Trinity Area Sd also operates Trinity Shs (1,054 students), Trinity Ms (759 students), and Trinity East El Sch (257 students). See the Trinity Area Sd district page for the complete list.