- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tionesta, PA
West Forest El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Forest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420828006701
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Forest El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Tionesta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Forest El Sch has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest El Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA.
School address
District: Forest Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420828006701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Forest El Sch held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 420828006701 · Tionesta, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forest Jshs (98 students)
West Forest El Sch held near 110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Forest El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Forest El Sch
100 students
- West Forest Js
West Forest Jshs
98 students
- East Forest El
East Forest El Sch
70 students
- East Forest Js
East Forest Jshs
58 students
What this shows West Forest El Sch reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Forest El Sch compares
West Forest 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$32,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, West Forest El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Forest Area Sd reports $32,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Forest El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forest Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Forest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Forest Jshs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Forest El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Tionesta
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Forest El Sch
How many students attend West Forest El Sch?
West Forest El Sch has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tionesta, PA. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forest El Sch is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 47% 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 Forest El Sch?
100.0% of students at West Forest El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Forest El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Forest El Sch is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Tionesta, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Forest El Sch?
West Forest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Forest El Sch rank among schools in Tionesta?
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest El Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Tionesta, 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 Forest Area Sd?
Besides West Forest El Sch, Forest Area Sd also operates West Forest Jshs (98 students), East Forest El Sch (70 students), and East Forest Jshs (58 students). See the Forest Area Sd district page for the complete list.