Enrollment
522
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hills Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hills Primary Sch
West Hills Primary Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, enrolling 522 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 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.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #355.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1044 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Kittanning's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Hills Intermediate Sch (424 students): West Hills Primary Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 11.5:1).
Armstrong Sd also operates Armstrong Jshs (1,374 students) and Lenape El Sch (691 students) alongside West Hills Primary 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 Hills Primary Sch compares
West Hills Primary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 (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
11.9:1
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
$17,644
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Armstrong Sd, which includes West Hills Primary Sch.
$17,644
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 52.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,374
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kittanning on the city page.
Is West Hills Primary Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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