- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Connellsville, PA
West Crawford El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Crawford El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420666004939
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Crawford El Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Connellsville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Crawford El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Crawford El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, PA.
School address
District: Connellsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420666004939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Crawford El Sch held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 420666004939 · Connellsville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Connellsville Area Ms (866 students)
West Crawford El Sch held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Crawford El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Ms
866 students
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Shs
667 students
- Dunbar Twp El
Dunbar Twp El Sch
580 students
- This school
West Crawford El Sch
487 students
- Bullskin El Sc
Bullskin El Sch
430 students
- Springfield El 298
Springfield El Sch
298 students
What this shows West Crawford El Sch reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Crawford El Sch compares
West Crawford 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% 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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$17,814
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, West Crawford El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Connellsville Area Sd reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Crawford El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connellsville Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullskin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Crawford El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Connellsville
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 Crawford El Sch
How many students attend West Crawford El Sch?
West Crawford El Sch has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Connellsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Crawford El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Crawford El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Crawford El Sch?
100.0% of students at West Crawford El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Crawford El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Crawford El Sch is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Connellsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Crawford El Sch?
West Crawford El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Crawford El Sch rank among elementary schools in Connellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Crawford El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, 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 Connellsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Connellsville Area Sd?
Besides West Crawford El Sch, Connellsville Area Sd also operates Connellsville Area Ms (866 students), Connellsville Area Shs (667 students), and Dunbar Twp El Sch (580 students). See the Connellsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.