Enrollment
572
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairview, PA
Asbury El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Asbury El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421533002053
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury El Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA.
School address
District: Millcreek Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421533002053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asbury El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asbury El Sch
Asbury El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairview, Pennsylvania, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 27% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 681 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #47, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students) and Grandview El Sch (691 students) alongside Asbury El Sch.
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 Asbury El Sch compares
Asbury El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,978
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 78.5%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Asbury El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millcreek Township Sd, which includes Asbury El Sch.
$14,978
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 28.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Asbury El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S Wilson Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tracy El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Asbury El Sch
How many students attend Asbury El Sch?
Asbury El Sch has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairview, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury El Sch is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbury El Sch?
32.5% of students at Asbury El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Asbury El Sch is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Fairview, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury El Sch?
Asbury El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asbury El Sch rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairview on the city page.
Is Asbury El Sch a good school?
Asbury El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Millcreek Township Sd?
Besides Asbury El Sch, Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students), Grandview El Sch (691 students), and Belle Valley El Sch (626 students). See the Millcreek Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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