Enrollment
245
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sharon, PA
West Hill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Hill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422133003171
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hill El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sharon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hill El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hill El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, PA.
School address
District: Sharon City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422133003171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hill El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hill El Sch
West Hill El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Sharon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sharon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Case Avenue El Sch (483 students): West Hill El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.7:1 vs 11.2:1).
Sharon City Sd also operates Sharon Hs (532 students) and Case Avenue El Sch (483 students) alongside West Hill El Sch.
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 Hill El Sch compares
West Hill El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$17,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 60.8%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, West Hill El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sharon City Sd, which includes West Hill El Sch.
$17,447
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 59.1%
Federal 15.5%
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 Hill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Case Avenue El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Musser El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Sharon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Hill El Sch
How many students attend West Hill El Sch?
West Hill El Sch has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sharon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hill El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Hill El Sch?
100.0% of students at West Hill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Hill El Sch is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Sharon, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hill El Sch?
West Hill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Hill El Sch rank among elementary schools in Sharon?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hill El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sharon on the city page.
Is West Hill El Sch a good school?
West Hill El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Sharon City Sd?
Besides West Hill El Sch, Sharon City Sd also operates Sharon Hs (532 students), Case Avenue El Sch (483 students), and Musser El Sch (324 students). See the Sharon City Sd district page for the complete list.
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