Enrollment
307
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesburg, PA
West Greene Jshs
Federal NCES profile for West Greene Jshs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422544007638
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Greene Jshs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Waynesburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Greene Jshs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene Jshs ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Waynesburg, PA.
School address
District: West Greene Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422544007638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Greene Jshs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Greene Jshs
West Greene Jshs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 307 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, West Greene Jshs is leaner than roughly 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 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 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #373, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% 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.
Its district, West Greene Sd, also runs West Greene El Ctr (333 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 Jshs compares
West Greene Jshs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 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 99.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, West Greene Jshs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Greene Sd, which includes West Greene Jshs.
$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 Jshs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Greene El Ctr | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Greene Jshs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Greene Jshs
How many students attend West Greene Jshs?
West Greene Jshs has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Greene Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Greene Jshs is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Jshs?
39.0% of students at West Greene Jshs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Greene Jshs?
The largest demographic group at West Greene Jshs is White at 99.7% of enrollment, in Waynesburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Greene Jshs?
West Greene Jshs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Greene Jshs rank among public schools in Waynesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Greene Jshs ranks #2 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 Jshs a good school?
West Greene Jshs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Jshs, West Greene Sd also operates West Greene El Ctr (333 students). See the West Greene Sd district page for the complete list.
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