- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheswick, PA
Acmetonia El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Acmetonia El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420219005296
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acmetonia El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cheswick · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Acmetonia El Sch has class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acmetonia El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, PA.
School address
District: Allegheny Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420219005296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Acmetonia El Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420219005296 · Cheswick, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 11.4:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Springdale Jshs (421 students)
Acmetonia El Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Acmetonia El Sch compares
Acmetonia 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Acmetonia El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allegheny Valley Sd reports $21,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acmetonia El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acmetonia El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Acmetonia El Sch
How many students attend Acmetonia El Sch?
Acmetonia El Sch has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheswick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acmetonia El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Acmetonia El Sch is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acmetonia El Sch?
99.8% of students at Acmetonia El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acmetonia El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Acmetonia El Sch is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Cheswick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acmetonia El Sch?
Acmetonia El Sch 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 Acmetonia El Sch rank among public schools in Cheswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Acmetonia El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, 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 Allegheny Valley Sd?
Besides Acmetonia El Sch, Allegheny Valley Sd also operates Springdale Jshs (421 students). See the Allegheny Valley Sd district page for the complete list.