Enrollment
321
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W R Croman Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at W R Croman Primary Sch
W R Croman Primary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Troy, Pennsylvania, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #312.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Troy Intrmd Sch (408 students): W R Croman Primary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.4:1).
Troy Area Sd also operates Troy Area Jshs (660 students) and Troy Intrmd Sch (408 students) alongside W R Croman Primary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W R Croman Primary Sch compares
W R Croman Primary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy Area Sd, which includes W R Croman Primary Sch.
$16,604
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 55.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is W R Croman Primary Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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