- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Hill El Sch held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422133003171 · Sharon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharon Hs (532 students)
West Hill El Sch held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharon Hs
Sharon Hs
532 students
- Case Avenue El
Case Avenue El Sch
483 students
- Musser El Sch
Musser El Sch
324 students
- Sharon Ms
Sharon Ms
254 students
- This school
West Hill El Sch
245 students
What this shows West Hill El Sch reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hill El Sch compares
West Hill 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 | 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 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
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
$18,454
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 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.
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
District finance for Sharon City Sd reports $18,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.