Enrollment
796
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Allegheny Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Allegheny Ms
West Allegheny Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Imperial, Pennsylvania, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 796 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students) and Wilson El Sch (586 students) alongside West Allegheny Ms.
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 West Allegheny Ms compares
West Allegheny Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Allegheny Sd, which includes West Allegheny Ms.
$17,155
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 22.8%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~796 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Imperial on the city page.
Is West Allegheny Ms a good school?
West Allegheny Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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