- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, PA
Warren Area El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Warren Area El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422482000878
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Area El Ctr earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Area El Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Area El Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Warren, PA.
School address
District: Warren County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422482000878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Warren Area El Ctr held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 422482000878 · Warren, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Area Hs (704 students)
Warren Area El Ctr held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Warren Area El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Area Hs
Warren Area Hs
704 students
- This school
Warren Area El Ctr
664 students
- Beaty-Warren M
Beaty-Warren Ms
662 students
- Eisenhower M/H
Eisenhower M/Hs
425 students
- Youngsville Ms
Youngsville Ms/Hs
355 students
- Eisenhower El
Eisenhower El Sch
310 students
What this shows Warren Area El Ctr reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Area El Ctr compares
Warren Area El Ctr 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$20,372
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Warren Area El Ctr is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County Sd reports $20,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren Area El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaty-Warren Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower M/Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Youngsville Ms/Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Area El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Area El Ctr
How many students attend Warren Area El Ctr?
Warren Area El Ctr has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, PA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Area El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Area El Ctr is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Warren Area El Ctr?
100.0% of students at Warren Area El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Area El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Warren Area El Ctr is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Warren, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Area El Ctr?
Warren Area El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Warren Area El Ctr rank among public schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Area El Ctr ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Warren, 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 Warren County Sd?
Besides Warren Area El Ctr, Warren County Sd also operates Warren Area Hs (704 students), Beaty-Warren Ms (662 students), and Eisenhower M/Hs (425 students). See the Warren County Sd district page for the complete list.