- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windber, PA
Windber El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Windber El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422661000280
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windber El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Windber · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Windber El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windber El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Windber, PA.
School address
District: Windber Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422661000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Windber El Sch held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 422661000280 · Windber, PA Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 16.2:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Windber Area Hs (337 students)
Windber El Sch held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Windber El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Windber El Sch
617 students
- Windber Area H
Windber Area Hs
337 students
- Windber Area M
Windber Area Ms
300 students
What this shows Windber El Sch reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windber El Sch compares
Windber 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,806
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Windber El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windber Area Sd reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windber El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windber Area Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windber Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windber El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windber El Sch
How many students attend Windber El Sch?
Windber El Sch has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Windber, PA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windber El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Windber El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windber El Sch?
53.5% of students at Windber El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windber El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Windber El Sch is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Windber, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windber El Sch?
Windber El Sch 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 Windber El Sch rank among public schools in Windber?
By Resource Investment Index, Windber El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Windber, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Windber Area Sd?
Besides Windber El Sch, Windber Area Sd also operates Windber Area Hs (337 students) and Windber Area Ms (300 students). See the Windber Area Sd district page for the complete list.