- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meadville, PA
West End El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West End El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420708007265
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West End El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Meadville, PA.
School address
District: Crawford Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420708007265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West End El Sch grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 420708007265 · Meadville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadville Area Shs (708 students)
West End El Sch grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West End El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadville Area
Meadville Area Shs
708 students
- Cochranton Jsh
Cochranton Jshs
341 students
- Meadville Ms
Meadville Ms
340 students
- First District
First District El Sch
334 students
- Neason Hill El
Neason Hill El Sch
333 students
- This school
West End El Sch
310 students
What this shows West End El Sch reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End El Sch compares
West End El Sch 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$17,087
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 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 87.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, West End El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crawford Central Sd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West End El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cochranton Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First District El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Meadville
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about West End El Sch
How many students attend West End El Sch?
West End El Sch has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meadville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West End El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 End El Sch?
99.0% of students at West End El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West End El Sch is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Meadville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End El Sch?
West End El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 End El Sch rank among elementary schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, West End El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Meadville, 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 Meadville on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Central Sd?
Besides West End El Sch, Crawford Central Sd also operates Meadville Area Shs (708 students), Cochranton Jshs (341 students), and Meadville Ms (340 students). See the Crawford Central Sd district page for the complete list.