- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Ringgold, PA
West Penn Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Penn Twp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422322003948
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Penn Twp El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
West Penn Twp El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tamaqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422322003948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Penn Twp El Sch shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422322003948 · New Ringgold, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 14.7:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tamaqua El Sch (697 students)
West Penn Twp El Sch shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Penn Twp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tamaqua El Sch
Tamaqua El Sch
697 students
- Tamaqua Area S
Tamaqua Area Shs
613 students
- Tamaqua Area M
Tamaqua Area Ms
488 students
- This school 250
West Penn Twp El Sch
250 students
What this shows West Penn Twp El Sch reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Penn Twp El Sch compares
West Penn Twp El 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, West Penn Twp El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tamaqua Area Sd reports $14,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Penn Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tamaqua Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamaqua Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Penn Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Penn Twp El Sch
How many students attend West Penn Twp El Sch?
West Penn Twp El Sch has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Ringgold, PA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Penn Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Penn Twp El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Penn Twp El Sch?
47.1% of students at West Penn Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Penn Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Penn Twp El Sch is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in New Ringgold, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Penn Twp El Sch?
West Penn Twp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tamaqua Area Sd?
Besides West Penn Twp El Sch, Tamaqua Area Sd also operates Tamaqua El Sch (697 students), Tamaqua Area Shs (613 students), and Tamaqua Area Ms (488 students). See the Tamaqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.