- Enrollment
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kittanning, PA
West Hills Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Hills Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420259000945
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hills Primary Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kittanning · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hills Primary Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Primary Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kittanning, PA.
School address
District: Armstrong Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420259000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
West Hills Primary Sch held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 420259000945 · Kittanning, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students)
West Hills Primary Sch held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hills Primary 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
- This school 522
West Hills Primary Sch
522 students
- West Hills Int 424
West Hills Intermediate Sch
424 students
- Shannock Valle 310
Shannock Valley El Sch
310 students
What this shows West Hills Primary Sch reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hills Primary Sch compares
West Hills Primary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$18,797
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
5
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, West Hills Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Shamokin Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hills Intermediate 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 Primary 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hills Primary Sch
How many students attend West Hills Primary Sch?
West Hills Primary Sch has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kittanning, PA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hills Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hills Primary Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Primary Sch?
100.0% of students at West Hills Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hills Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Hills Primary Sch is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Kittanning, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hills Primary Sch?
West Hills Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Primary Sch rank among public schools in Kittanning?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hills Primary Sch ranks #3 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 Primary 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.