Enrollment
437
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 422587005059
West Side Ctc — Kingston, PA
Federal NCES profile for West Side Ctc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Side Ctc · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Side Ctc compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Side Ctc reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Pennsylvania average and 43% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 437 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Side Ctc spends $24,453 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.1% from local sources (property taxes), 18.7% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Side Ctc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 28% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
68.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,453
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 47% in Pennsylvania — larger than 53% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.3% +28% vs state
NCES ID 422587005059
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 437:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.9%
In-school suspensions 37
Out-of-school suspensions 77
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Side Ctc, which includes West Side Ctc.
$24,453
Per student
+8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.1%
State 18.7%
Federal 11.1%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Side Ctc
How many students attend West Side Ctc?
West Side Ctc has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Ctc?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Ctc is 13.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Ctc?
74.3% of students at West Side Ctc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Ctc?
The largest demographic group at West Side Ctc is White at 73.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kingston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Ctc?
West Side Ctc has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.