Enrollment
512
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wycallis Primary Center compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wycallis Primary Center
Wycallis Primary Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Dallas, Pennsylvania, enrolling 512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 555 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dallas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallas Intermediate Sch (561 students): Wycallis Primary Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students) and Dallas Ms (589 students) alongside Wycallis Primary Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wycallis Primary Center compares
Wycallis Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Sd, which includes Wycallis Primary Center.
$15,645
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wycallis Primary Center a good school?
Wycallis Primary Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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