- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Whitehall El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420297000048
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall El Sch earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #1 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Baldwin-Whitehall Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420297000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Whitehall El Sch shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 420297000048 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Shs (1,657 students)
Whitehall El Sch shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Whitehall El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin Shs
Baldwin Shs
1,657 students
- J.E. Harrison
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
716 students
- This school
Whitehall El Sch
669 students
- Mcannulty El S 354
Mcannulty El Sch
354 students
What this shows Whitehall El Sch reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall El Sch compares
Whitehall El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Asian 28.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Whitehall El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcannulty El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall El Sch
How many students attend Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall El Sch?
45.2% of students at Whitehall El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall El Sch is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitehall El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #1 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin-Whitehall Sd?
Besides Whitehall El Sch, Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates Baldwin Shs (1,657 students), J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students), and Mcannulty El Sch (354 students). See the Baldwin-Whitehall Sd district page for the complete list.