- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, PA
Westlake Ms
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421533002062
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Ms ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Millcreek Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421533002062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Westlake Ms held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421533002062 · Erie, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 12.9:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students)
Westlake Ms held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Westlake Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Hs
Mcdowell Hs
2,133 students
- Grandview El S 691
Grandview El Sch
691 students
- Belle Valley E 626
Belle Valley El Sch
626 students
- Asbury El Sch 572
Asbury El Sch
572 students
- James S Wilson 547
James S Wilson Ms
547 students
- This school 477
Westlake Ms
477 students
What this shows Westlake Ms reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Ms compares
Westlake Ms 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 6% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,389
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Westlake Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millcreek Township Sd reports $15,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James S Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Erie
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Ms
Standard public school
769 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Strong Vincent Ms
Standard public school
711 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Ms
Standard public school
672 students 12:1 students per teacher
James S Wilson Ms
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake Ms
How many students attend Westlake Ms?
Westlake Ms has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Ms is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Westlake Ms?
54.9% of students at Westlake Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Ms?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Ms is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Ms?
Westlake Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Westlake Ms rank among middle schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Ms ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Millcreek Township Sd?
Besides Westlake Ms, Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students), Grandview El Sch (691 students), and Belle Valley El Sch (626 students). See the Millcreek Township Sd district page for the complete list.