- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Hazleton, PA
West Hazleton El/Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Hazleton El/Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421170000370
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hazleton El/Ms earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,023
- students enrolled
West Hazleton El/Ms has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
West Hazleton El/Ms grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 421170000370 · West Hazleton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,023 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
West Hazleton El/Ms grew from 949 students in 2022-23 to 999 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hazleton El/Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazleton Area
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- Heights Terrac 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- This school 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- Valley El/Ms 957
Valley El/Ms
957 students
What this shows West Hazleton El/Ms reports 1,023 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hazleton El/Ms compares
West Hazleton El/Ms is a growing 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1023 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
White 7.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, West Hazleton El/Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hazleton El/Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hazleton El/Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,023 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hazleton El/Ms
How many students attend West Hazleton El/Ms?
West Hazleton El/Ms has 1,023 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Hazleton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hazleton El/Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hazleton El/Ms is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hazleton El/Ms?
100.0% of students at West Hazleton El/Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hazleton El/Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Hazleton El/Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in West Hazleton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hazleton El/Ms?
West Hazleton El/Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides West Hazleton El/Ms, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students), Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students), and Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.