- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stowe, PA
West Pottsgrove El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Pottsgrove El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421965003336
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Pottsgrove El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 252
- students enrolled
West Pottsgrove El Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pottsgrove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421965003336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
West Pottsgrove El Sch grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 421965003336 · Stowe, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11.5:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsgrove Shs (973 students)
West Pottsgrove El Sch grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Pottsgrove El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsgrove Shs
Pottsgrove Shs
973 students
- Pottsgrove Ms
Pottsgrove Ms
678 students
- Lower Pottsgro
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
646 students
- Ringing Rocks 383
Ringing Rocks El Sch
383 students
- This school 252
West Pottsgrove El Sch
252 students
What this shows West Pottsgrove El Sch reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Pottsgrove El Sch compares
West Pottsgrove El Sch is a growing 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 21% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$19,863
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 51.6%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, West Pottsgrove El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Pottsgrove Sd reports $19,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Pottsgrove El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsgrove Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pottsgrove Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower Pottsgrove El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringing Rocks El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Pottsgrove El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Pottsgrove El Sch
How many students attend West Pottsgrove El Sch?
West Pottsgrove El Sch has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stowe, PA. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Pottsgrove El Sch is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Pottsgrove El Sch?
49.8% of students at West Pottsgrove El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Pottsgrove El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Pottsgrove El Sch is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Stowe, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Pottsgrove El Sch?
West Pottsgrove El Sch 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).
What other schools are in Pottsgrove Sd?
Besides West Pottsgrove El Sch, Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students), Pottsgrove Ms (678 students), and Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646 students). See the Pottsgrove Sd district page for the complete list.