Enrollment
250
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Penn Twp El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Penn Twp El Sch
West Penn Twp El Sch is a small elementary school in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tamaqua Area Sd spends $13,809 per pupil, 23% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tamaqua Area Sd also operates Tamaqua El Sch (697 students) and Tamaqua Area Shs (613 students) alongside West Penn Twp El 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 Penn Twp El Sch compares
West Penn Twp El 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tamaqua Area Sd, which includes West Penn Twp El Sch.
$13,809
Per student
-23%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~250 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Penn Twp El Sch a good school?
West Penn Twp El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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