Enrollment
587
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camp Hill, PA
West Creek Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Creek Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420858004850
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Creek Hills El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Camp Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Creek Hills El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Hills El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Camp Hill, PA.
School address
District: East Pennsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420858004850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Creek Hills El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Creek Hills El Sch
West Creek Hills El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Camp Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland El Sch (375 students): West Creek Hills El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.7:1).
East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students) and East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students) alongside West Creek Hills 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 Creek Hills El Sch compares
West Creek Hills 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 11.2%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, West Creek Hills El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Pennsboro Area Sd, which includes West Creek Hills El Sch.
$16,052
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 27.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Creek Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Creek Hills El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Camp Hill
3 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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Creek Hills El Sch
How many students attend West Creek Hills El Sch?
West Creek Hills El Sch has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camp Hill, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek Hills El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Creek Hills El Sch?
49.6% of students at West Creek Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Creek Hills El Sch is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Camp Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek Hills El Sch?
West Creek Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Creek Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Camp Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek Hills El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Camp Hill, 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 Camp Hill on the city page.
Is West Creek Hills El Sch a good school?
West Creek Hills El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 East Pennsboro Area Sd?
Besides West Creek Hills El Sch, East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students), East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students), and East Pennsboro El Sch (583 students). See the East Pennsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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