Enrollment
487
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Berwick El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Berwick El Sch
West Berwick El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Berwick, Pennsylvania, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #366.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Berwick's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berwick Area Ms (837 students): West Berwick El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Berwick Area Sd also operates Berwick Area Ms (837 students) and Berwick Area Hs (692 students) alongside West Berwick El Sch.
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 Berwick El Sch compares
West Berwick El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwick Area Sd, which includes West Berwick El Sch.
$16,896
Per student
-6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 50.0%
Federal 9.8%
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 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
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Berwick on the city page.
Is West Berwick El Sch a good school?
West Berwick El Sch earns 33/100 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 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.
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