- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
West Creek Hills El Sch held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 420858004850 · Camp Hill, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 14:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students)
West Creek Hills El Sch held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Creek Hills El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Shs
779 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Ms
618 students
- This school
West Creek Hills El Sch
587 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro El Sch
583 students
What this shows West Creek Hills El Sch reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Creek Hills El Sch compares
West Creek Hills 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for East Pennsboro Area Sd reports $15,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~587 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.