Sto-Rox SD

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

1,076
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,505
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sto-Rox SD operates 3 public schools serving 1,076 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 932 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,505 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 26.8% local, 58.2% state, and 15.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,165 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #116 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 240.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 87.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.7% African American, 17.0% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Sto-Rox Jshs accounts for 45.3% of all Sto-Rox SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Sto-Rox SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sto-Rox SD school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Sto-Rox SD school enrollment ranges from 193 students (lowest) to 422 students (highest), a spread of 229 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sto-Rox SD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 97.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Sto-Rox SD student-counselor ratio is 240:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sto-Rox SD chronic absenteeism rate is 87.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.0%
Federal
58.2%
State
26.8%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
116 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allegheny County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,165
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Sto-Rox SD.

White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 59.7%
Multiracial 17.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
240.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
87.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sto-Rox SD

School Enrollment
Sto-Rox Jshs
422
Sto-Rox Primary Ctr
317
Sto-Rox Upper El Sch
193

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sto-Rox SD?

Sto-Rox SD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,076 students.

How much does Sto-Rox SD spend per student?

Sto-Rox SD spends $24,505 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #116 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Sto-Rox SD?

The average teacher salary in Sto-Rox SD is $74,165 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sto-Rox SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sto-Rox SD?

Sto-Rox SD students are 59.7% African American, 17.0% White, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sto-Rox SD?

Sto-Rox SD has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #116 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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