- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Mifflin, PA
West Mifflin Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for West Mifflin Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422568000535
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Mifflin Area Ms earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in West Mifflin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Mifflin Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Mifflin Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, PA.
School address
District: West Mifflin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422568000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Mifflin Area Ms held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422568000535 · West Mifflin, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students)
West Mifflin Area Ms held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Mifflin Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Mifflin A
West Mifflin Area Hs
964 students
- This school
West Mifflin Area Ms
776 students
- Homeville El S
Homeville El Sch
424 students
- Clara Barton E 229
Clara Barton El Sch
229 students
What this shows West Mifflin Area Ms reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Mifflin Area Ms compares
West Mifflin Area Ms 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$19,681
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, West Mifflin Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Mifflin Area Sd reports $19,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Mifflin Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homeville El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clara Barton El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Mifflin Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in West Mifflin
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Mifflin Area Ms
How many students attend West Mifflin Area Ms?
West Mifflin Area Ms has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Mifflin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area Ms is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Mifflin Area Ms?
100.0% of students at West Mifflin Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Mifflin Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at West Mifflin Area Ms is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in West Mifflin, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Mifflin Area Ms?
West Mifflin Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mifflin Area Ms rank among public schools in West Mifflin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Mifflin Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Mifflin, 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 West Mifflin Area Sd?
Besides West Mifflin Area Ms, West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students), Homeville El Sch (424 students), and Clara Barton El Sch (229 students). See the West Mifflin Area Sd district page for the complete list.