- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kittanning, PA
West Hills Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Hills Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420259000959
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills Intermediate Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kittanning · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills Intermediate Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kittanning, PA.
School address
District: Armstrong Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420259000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
West Hills Intermediate Sch shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 420259000959 · Kittanning, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students)
West Hills Intermediate Sch shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hills Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Armstrong Jshs
Armstrong Jshs
1,374 students
- Lenape El Sch
Lenape El Sch
691 students
- West Shamokin 526
West Shamokin Jshs
526 students
- West Hills Pri 522
West Hills Primary Sch
522 students
- This school 424
West Hills Intermediate Sch
424 students
- Shannock Valle 310
Shannock Valley El Sch
310 students
What this shows West Hills Intermediate Sch reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills Intermediate Sch compares
West Hills Intermediate Sch is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,797
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, West Hills Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Armstrong Sd reports $18,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hills Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenape El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Shamokin Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hills Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannock Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hills Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kittanning
1 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills Intermediate Sch
How many students attend West Hills Intermediate Sch?
West Hills Intermediate Sch has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kittanning, PA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Intermediate Sch is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Hills Intermediate Sch?
100.0% of students at West Hills Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hills Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Hills Intermediate Sch is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Kittanning, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills Intermediate Sch?
West Hills Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hills Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Kittanning?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kittanning, 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 Armstrong Sd?
Besides West Hills Intermediate Sch, Armstrong Sd also operates Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students), Lenape El Sch (691 students), and West Shamokin Jshs (526 students). See the Armstrong Sd district page for the complete list.