- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, PA
Wycallis Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Wycallis Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420720000463
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wycallis Primary Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wycallis Primary Center has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wycallis Primary Center ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, PA.
School address
District: Dallas Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420720000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wycallis Primary Center held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420720000463 · Dallas, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.5:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Shs (745 students)
Wycallis Primary Center held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wycallis Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallas Shs
Dallas Shs
745 students
- Dallas Ms
Dallas Ms
589 students
- Dallas Interme
Dallas Intermediate Sch
561 students
- This school
Wycallis Primary Center
512 students
What this shows Wycallis Primary Center reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wycallis Primary Center compares
Wycallis Primary Center 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,386
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Wycallis Primary Center is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Sd reports $16,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wycallis Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dallas Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wycallis Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dallas
2 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wycallis Primary Center
How many students attend Wycallis Primary Center?
Wycallis Primary Center has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, PA. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wycallis Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wycallis Primary Center is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wycallis Primary Center?
22.8% of students at Wycallis Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wycallis Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Wycallis Primary Center is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wycallis Primary Center?
Wycallis Primary Center 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).
How does Wycallis Primary Center rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Wycallis Primary Center ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Sd?
Besides Wycallis Primary Center, Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students), Dallas Ms (589 students), and Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students). See the Dallas Sd district page for the complete list.