Enrollment
333
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesburg, PA
West Greene El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for West Greene El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422544007551
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Greene El Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waynesburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Greene El Ctr has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene El Ctr ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA.
School address
District: West Greene Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422544007551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Greene El Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Greene El Ctr
West Greene El Ctr is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 333 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, West Greene El Ctr is leaner than roughly 94% of Pennsylvania schools and 30% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Greene Sd spends $22,316 per pupil, 24% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Waynesburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Waynesburg Central El School (761 students): West Greene El Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 13.8:1).
Its district, West Greene Sd, also runs West Greene Jshs (307 students).
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 Greene El Ctr compares
West Greene El Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$22,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 98.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, West Greene El Ctr is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Greene Sd, which includes West Greene El Ctr.
$22,316
Per student
+24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 32.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 Greene El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Greene Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Greene El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesburg
1 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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Greene El Ctr
How many students attend West Greene El Ctr?
West Greene El Ctr has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Greene El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at West Greene El Ctr is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Greene El Ctr?
56.6% of students at West Greene El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Greene El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at West Greene El Ctr is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Greene El Ctr?
West Greene El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Greene El Ctr rank among public schools in Waynesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene El Ctr ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waynesburg on the city page.
Is West Greene El Ctr a good school?
West Greene El Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less 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 West Greene Sd?
Besides West Greene El Ctr, West Greene Sd also operates West Greene Jshs (307 students). See the West Greene Sd district page for the complete list.
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