- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoyne, PA
Washington Heights El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington Heights El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422583001734
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Heights El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 324
- students enrolled
Washington Heights El Sch has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Washington Heights El Sch held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422583001734 · Lemoyne, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students)
Washington Heights El Sch held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington Heights El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Cliff Hs
Cedar Cliff Hs
1,333 students
- Red Land Shs
Red Land Shs
1,061 students
- Crossroads Ms
Crossroads Ms
541 students
- Red Mill El Sc 457
Red Mill El Sch
457 students
- Fishing Creek 431
Fishing Creek El Sch
431 students
- This school 324
Washington Heights El Sch
324 students
What this shows Washington Heights El Sch reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Heights El Sch compares
Washington Heights 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$15,766
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Washington Heights El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for West Shore Sd reports $15,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Heights El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Cliff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Land Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mill El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Heights El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Heights El Sch
How many students attend Washington Heights El Sch?
Washington Heights El Sch has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoyne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights El Sch is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Washington Heights El Sch?
57.1% of students at Washington Heights El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Heights El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington Heights El Sch is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lemoyne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Heights El Sch?
Washington Heights El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides Washington Heights El Sch, West Shore Sd also operates Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students), Red Land Shs (1,061 students), and Crossroads Ms (541 students). See the West Shore Sd district page for the complete list.