- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesburg, PA
Waynesburg Central El School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesburg Central El School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420543000238
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesburg Central El School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Waynesburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesburg Central El School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesburg Central El School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Greene Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420543000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Waynesburg Central El School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 420543000238 · Waynesburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 13.8:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesburg Central Hs (661 students)
Waynesburg Central El School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Waynesburg Central El School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waynesburg Central El School
761 students
- Waynesburg Cen
Waynesburg Central Hs
661 students
- Miller Ms 229
Miller Ms
229 students
What this shows Waynesburg Central El School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesburg Central El School compares
Waynesburg Central El School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 99% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$18,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Waynesburg Central El School is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Greene Sd reports $18,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesburg Central El School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg Central Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesburg Central El School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesburg
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesburg Central El School
How many students attend Waynesburg Central El School?
Waynesburg Central El School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central El School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Central El School is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesburg Central El School?
0.7% of students at Waynesburg Central El School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesburg Central El School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesburg Central El School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesburg Central El School?
Waynesburg Central El School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Waynesburg Central El School rank among public schools in Waynesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesburg Central El School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Greene Sd?
Besides Waynesburg Central El School, Central Greene Sd also operates Waynesburg Central Hs (661 students) and Miller Ms (229 students). See the Central Greene Sd district page for the complete list.