- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrisdale, PA
West Branch Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422523006599
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Area El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Morrisdale · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch Area El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Area El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morrisdale, PA.
School address
District: West Branch Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422523006599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Branch Area El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422523006599 · Morrisdale, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 12.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch Area Hs (269 students)
West Branch Area El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Branch Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Branch Area El Sch
374 students
- West Branch Ar
West Branch Area Hs
269 students
- West Branch Ms
West Branch Ms
191 students
What this shows West Branch Area El Sch reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Area El Sch compares
West Branch Area 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$18,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, West Branch Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Branch Area Sd reports $18,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Area Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Morrisdale
1 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch Area El Sch
How many students attend West Branch Area El Sch?
West Branch Area El Sch has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrisdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Area El Sch is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Branch Area El Sch?
42.8% of students at West Branch Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Area El Sch is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Morrisdale, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Area El Sch?
West Branch Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Branch Area El Sch rank among public schools in Morrisdale?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Area El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morrisdale, 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 Branch Area Sd?
Besides West Branch Area El Sch, West Branch Area Sd also operates West Branch Area Hs (269 students) and West Branch Ms (191 students). See the West Branch Area Sd district page for the complete list.