- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chester Springs, PA
West Vincent El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Vincent El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421827006812
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Vincent El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 530
- students enrolled
West Vincent El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827006812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
West Vincent El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421827006812 · Chester Springs, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12.3:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students)
West Vincent El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Vincent El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- French Creek E 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- North Coventry 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- This school 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- East Vincent E 512
East Vincent El Sch
512 students
What this shows West Vincent El Sch reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Vincent El Sch compares
West Vincent El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 82% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Asian 34.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, West Vincent El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Vincent El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen J Roberts Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coventry El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Vincent El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Chester Springs
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Vincent El Sch
How many students attend West Vincent El Sch?
West Vincent El Sch has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chester Springs, PA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Vincent El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Vincent El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Vincent El Sch?
10.7% of students at West Vincent El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Vincent El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Vincent El Sch is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Chester Springs, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Vincent El Sch?
West Vincent El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides West Vincent El Sch, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students), Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students), and French Creek El Sch (581 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.