- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
West Greene El Ctr shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 422544007551 · Waynesburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 9.5:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Greene Jshs (307 students)
West Greene El Ctr shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How West Greene El Ctr compares
West Greene El Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,390
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
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.
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
District finance for West Greene Sd reports $22,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in Waynesburg
1 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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.