- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irwin, PA
West Hempfield Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Hempfield Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421176009953
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hempfield Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Irwin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hempfield Ms has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempfield Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Irwin, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421176009953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+159 students YoY
West Hempfield Ms grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+39.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+159 students YoY 421176009953 · Irwin, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 18.2:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students)
West Hempfield Ms grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 559 in 2023-24 (+39.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hempfield Ms 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
- This school
West Hempfield Ms
546 students
- Stanwood El Sc
Stanwood El Sch
518 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield El Sch
496 students
- Fort Allen El 480
Fort Allen El Sch
480 students
What this shows West Hempfield Ms reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hempfield Ms compares
West Hempfield 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, West Hempfield Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wendover Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Allen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hempfield Ms'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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hempfield Ms
How many students attend West Hempfield Ms?
West Hempfield Ms has 546 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irwin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), up 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hempfield Ms is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hempfield Ms?
42.3% of students at West Hempfield Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hempfield Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Hempfield Ms is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Irwin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hempfield Ms?
West Hempfield Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ms rank among public schools in Irwin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hempfield Ms ranks #1 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 Ms, Hempfield Area Sd also operates Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students), Wendover Ms (626 students), and Stanwood El Sch (518 students). See the Hempfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.