- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliquippa, PA
Aliquippa El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Aliquippa El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420213000615
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aliquippa El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aliquippa El Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aliquippa El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Aliquippa Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420213000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Aliquippa El Sch held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420213000615 · Aliquippa, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 9.6:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Aliquippa Jshs (493 students)
Aliquippa El Sch held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Aliquippa El Sch compares
Aliquippa 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$20,555
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White 9.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Aliquippa El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aliquippa Sd reports $20,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aliquippa El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquippa Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aliquippa El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Aliquippa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Jhs
Standard public school
657 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell El Sch
Standard public school
323 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Independence El Sch
Standard public school
228 students 12:1 students per teacher
Margaret Ross El Sch
Standard public school
185 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aliquippa El Sch
How many students attend Aliquippa El Sch?
Aliquippa El Sch has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Aliquippa El Sch is 9.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 39% 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 Aliquippa El Sch?
85.7% of students at Aliquippa El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aliquippa El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Aliquippa El Sch is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aliquippa El Sch?
Aliquippa El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Aliquippa El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Aliquippa El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, 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 Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Aliquippa Sd?
Besides Aliquippa El Sch, Aliquippa Sd also operates Aliquippa Jshs (493 students). See the Aliquippa Sd district page for the complete list.