- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tionesta, PA
West Forest Jshs
Federal NCES profile for West Forest Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420828006161
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Forest Jshs earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Tionesta · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Forest Jshs has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest Jshs ranks #2 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA.
School address
District: Forest Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420828006161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
West Forest Jshs held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420828006161 · Tionesta, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 4.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forest El Sch (100 students)
West Forest Jshs held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Forest Jshs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forest El
West Forest El Sch
100 students
- This school
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 Jshs reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Forest Jshs compares
West Forest Jshs 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 65% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.9%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, West Forest Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forest El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forest El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forest Jshs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Forest Jshs'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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Forest Jshs
How many students attend West Forest Jshs?
West Forest Jshs has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tionesta, PA. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forest Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forest Jshs is 4.7:1, which is 65% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 70% 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 Jshs?
63.3% of students at West Forest Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Forest Jshs?
The largest demographic group at West Forest Jshs is White at 99.0% of enrollment, in Tionesta, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Forest Jshs?
West Forest Jshs 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 Forest Jshs rank among schools in Tionesta?
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest Jshs ranks #2 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 Jshs, Forest Area Sd also operates West Forest El Sch (100 students), East Forest El Sch (70 students), and East Forest Jshs (58 students). See the Forest Area Sd district page for the complete list.