Enrollment
761
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waynesburg Central El School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waynesburg Central El School
Waynesburg Central El School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 761 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 99% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #115, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waynesburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Greene El Ctr (333 students): Waynesburg Central El School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 9.5:1).
Central Greene Sd also operates Waynesburg Central Hs (661 students) and Miller Ms (229 students) alongside Waynesburg Central El School.
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 Waynesburg Central El School compares
Waynesburg Central El School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,038
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Greene Sd, which includes Waynesburg Central El School.
$18,038
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waynesburg Central El School a good school?
Waynesburg Central El School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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