- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irwin, PA
West Hempfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Hempfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421176004399
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hempfield El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Irwin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hempfield El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempfield El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Irwin, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421176004399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Hempfield El Sch held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421176004399 · Irwin, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.1:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students)
West Hempfield El Sch held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hempfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Area
Hempfield Area Shs
1,228 students
- Wendover Ms
Wendover Ms
626 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield Ms
546 students
- Stanwood El Sc
Stanwood El Sch
518 students
- This school
West Hempfield El Sch
496 students
- Fort Allen El 480
Fort Allen El Sch
480 students
What this shows West Hempfield El Sch reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hempfield El Sch compares
West Hempfield El Sch 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, West Hempfield El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Area Sd reports $17,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hempfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wendover Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Allen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hempfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hempfield El Sch
How many students attend West Hempfield El Sch?
West Hempfield El Sch has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irwin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Hempfield El Sch?
46.4% of students at West Hempfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hempfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Hempfield El Sch is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Irwin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hempfield El Sch?
West Hempfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hempfield El Sch rank among public schools in Irwin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempfield El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Irwin, 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 Hempfield Area Sd?
Besides West Hempfield El Sch, Hempfield Area Sd also operates Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students), Wendover Ms (626 students), and West Hempfield Ms (546 students). See the Hempfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.