- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Imperial, PA
West Allegheny Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Allegheny Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422520006895
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Allegheny Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Allegheny Ms has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Allegheny Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Imperial, PA.
School address
District: West Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422520006895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
West Allegheny Ms held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 422520006895 · Imperial, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 16.6:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students)
West Allegheny Ms held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Allegheny Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Shs
1,031 students
- This school
West Allegheny Ms
796 students
- Wilson El Sch
Wilson El Sch
586 students
- Donaldson Elem
Donaldson Elem Sch
535 students
- Mckee El Sch
Mckee El Sch
521 students
What this shows West Allegheny Ms reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Allegheny Ms compares
West Allegheny Ms 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.4%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, West Allegheny Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allegheny Sd reports $18,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Allegheny Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allegheny Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donaldson Elem Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckee El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Allegheny Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Allegheny Ms
How many students attend West Allegheny Ms?
West Allegheny Ms has 796 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Imperial, PA. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Allegheny Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Allegheny Ms is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Allegheny Ms?
26.9% of students at West Allegheny Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Allegheny Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Allegheny Ms is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Imperial, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Allegheny Ms?
West Allegheny Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 West Allegheny Ms rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, West Allegheny Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Imperial, 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 West Allegheny Sd?
Besides West Allegheny Ms, West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students), Wilson El Sch (586 students), and Donaldson Elem Sch (535 students). See the West Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.