Enrollment
776
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Mifflin Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Mifflin Area Ms
West Mifflin Area Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, enrolling 776 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Mifflin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clara Barton El Sch (229 students): West Mifflin Area Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
West Mifflin Area Sd also operates West Mifflin Area Hs (964 students) and Homeville El Sch (424 students) alongside West Mifflin Area Ms.
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 Mifflin Area Ms compares
West Mifflin Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (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
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
$18,567
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Mifflin Area Sd, which includes West Mifflin Area Ms.
$18,567
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Mifflin on the city page.
Is West Mifflin Area Ms a good school?
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. 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 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.
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