- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Boyce Ms
Federal NCES profile for Boyce Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422457005196
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyce Ms earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyce Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyce Ms ranks #8 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Upper St. Clair Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422457005196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Boyce Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422457005196 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 14.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students)
Boyce Ms held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Boyce Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Saint Cl
Upper Saint Clair Hs
1,269 students
- Fort Couch Ms
Fort Couch Ms
647 students
- This school
Boyce Ms
624 students
- Eisenhower El
Eisenhower El Sch
524 students
- Baker El Sch 471
Baker El Sch
471 students
- Streams El Sch 468
Streams El Sch
468 students
What this shows Boyce Ms reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyce Ms compares
Boyce Ms 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 84% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Boyce Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper St. Clair Sd reports $21,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyce Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saint Clair Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Couch Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streams El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyce Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boyce Ms
How many students attend Boyce Ms?
Boyce Ms has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyce Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyce Ms is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyce Ms?
9.4% of students at Boyce Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyce Ms?
The largest demographic group at Boyce Ms is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyce Ms?
Boyce Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Boyce Ms rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyce Ms ranks #8 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper St. Clair Sd?
Besides Boyce Ms, Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students), Fort Couch Ms (647 students), and Eisenhower El Sch (524 students). See the Upper St. Clair Sd district page for the complete list.