- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renovo, PA
Bucktail Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Bucktail Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421272500797
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucktail Area Ms earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Renovo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucktail Area Ms has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucktail Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Renovo, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421272500797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bucktail Area Ms held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421272500797 · Renovo, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 14.6:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students)
Bucktail Area Ms held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bucktail Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Mounta
Central Mountain Hs
1,013 students
- Central Mounta
Central Mountain Ms
879 students
- Robb El Sch 375
Robb El Sch
375 students
- Mill Hall El S 318
Mill Hall El Sch
318 students
- Woodward El Sc 215
Woodward El Sch
215 students
- This school 117
Bucktail Area Ms
117 students
What this shows Bucktail Area Ms reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucktail Area Ms compares
Bucktail Area 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$20,393
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Bucktail Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Keystone Central Sd reports $20,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucktail Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Mountain Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Mountain Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robb El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Hall El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodward El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucktail Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Renovo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucktail Area Ms
How many students attend Bucktail Area Ms?
Bucktail Area Ms has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renovo, PA. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucktail Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucktail Area Ms is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bucktail Area Ms?
68.6% of students at Bucktail Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucktail Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Bucktail Area Ms is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Renovo, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucktail Area Ms?
Bucktail Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bucktail Area Ms rank among public schools in Renovo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucktail Area Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Renovo, 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 Keystone Central Sd?
Besides Bucktail Area Ms, Keystone Central Sd also operates Central Mountain Hs (1,013 students), Central Mountain Ms (879 students), and Robb El Sch (375 students). See the Keystone Central Sd district page for the complete list.