- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrisdale, PA
West Branch Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422523007672
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Ms earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Morrisdale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch Ms has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Morrisdale, PA.
School address
District: West Branch Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422523007672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Branch Ms grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 422523007672 · Morrisdale, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.2:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch Area El Sch (374 students)
West Branch Ms grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Branch Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Branch Ar
West Branch Area El Sch
374 students
- West Branch Ar
West Branch Area Hs
269 students
- This school
West Branch Ms
191 students
What this shows West Branch Ms reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Ms compares
West Branch Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, West Branch Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch Ms
How many students attend West Branch Ms?
West Branch Ms has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrisdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Ms is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Ms?
47.1% of students at West Branch Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Ms is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Morrisdale, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Ms?
West Branch Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Morrisdale?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, West Branch Area Sd also operates West Branch Area El Sch (374 students) and West Branch Area Hs (269 students). See the West Branch Area Sd district page for the complete list.