- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berwick, PA
West Berwick El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Berwick El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420348007582
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Berwick El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Berwick · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Berwick El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Berwick El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, PA.
School address
District: Berwick Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420348007582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Berwick El Sch held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 420348007582 · Berwick, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Berwick Area Ms (837 students)
West Berwick El Sch held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Berwick El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berwick Area M
Berwick Area Ms
837 students
- Berwick Area H
Berwick Area Hs
692 students
- Salem El Sch
Salem El Sch
539 students
- This school
West Berwick El Sch
487 students
- Nescopeck El S 156
Nescopeck El Sch
156 students
What this shows West Berwick El Sch reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Berwick El Sch compares
West Berwick 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$16,197
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, West Berwick El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berwick Area Sd reports $16,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Berwick El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berwick Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nescopeck El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Berwick El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Berwick
2 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Berwick El Sch
How many students attend West Berwick El Sch?
West Berwick El Sch has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berwick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Berwick El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Berwick El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Berwick El Sch?
99.6% of students at West Berwick El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Berwick El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Berwick El Sch is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Berwick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Berwick El Sch?
West Berwick El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 West Berwick El Sch rank among elementary schools in Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, West Berwick El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Berwick, 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 Berwick Area Sd?
Besides West Berwick El Sch, Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Ms (837 students), Berwick Area Hs (692 students), and Salem El Sch (539 students). See the Berwick Area Sd district page for the complete list.