- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, PA
W R Croman Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for W R Croman Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422379000996
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W R Croman Primary Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W R Croman Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W R Croman Primary Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy, PA.
School address
District: Troy Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422379000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
W R Croman Primary Sch held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 422379000996 · Troy, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 15.3:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Area Jshs (660 students)
W R Croman Primary Sch held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
W R Croman Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Area Jshs
Troy Area Jshs
660 students
- Troy Intrmd Sc
Troy Intrmd Sch
408 students
- This school
W R Croman Primary Sch
321 students
What this shows W R Croman Primary Sch reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How W R Croman Primary Sch compares
W R Croman Primary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,499
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, W R Croman Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Troy Area Sd reports $16,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W R Croman Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Area Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W R Croman Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about W R Croman Primary Sch
How many students attend W R Croman Primary Sch?
W R Croman Primary Sch has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, PA. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Croman Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at W R Croman Primary Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W R Croman Primary Sch?
48.3% of students at W R Croman Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W R Croman Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at W R Croman Primary Sch is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Troy, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W R Croman Primary Sch?
W R Croman Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 W R Croman Primary Sch rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, W R Croman Primary Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Troy Area Sd?
Besides W R Croman Primary Sch, Troy Area Sd also operates Troy Area Jshs (660 students) and Troy Intrmd Sch (408 students). See the Troy Area Sd district page for the complete list.