- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Connellsville, PA
Bullskin El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bullskin El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420666002097
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullskin El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Connellsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullskin El Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullskin El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, PA.
School address
District: Connellsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420666002097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Bullskin El Sch grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 420666002097 · Connellsville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Connellsville Area Ms (866 students)
Bullskin El Sch grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bullskin El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Ms
866 students
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Shs
667 students
- Dunbar Twp El
Dunbar Twp El Sch
580 students
- West Crawford
West Crawford El Sch
487 students
- This school
Bullskin El Sch
430 students
- Springfield El 298
Springfield El Sch
298 students
What this shows Bullskin El Sch reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullskin El Sch compares
Bullskin El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$17,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Bullskin El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Connellsville Area Sd reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullskin El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connellsville Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Crawford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullskin El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Connellsville
2 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullskin El Sch
How many students attend Bullskin El Sch?
Bullskin El Sch has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Connellsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullskin El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullskin El Sch is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullskin El Sch?
100.0% of students at Bullskin El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullskin El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bullskin El Sch is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Connellsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullskin El Sch?
Bullskin El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bullskin El Sch rank among elementary schools in Connellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullskin El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, 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 Connellsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Connellsville Area Sd?
Besides Bullskin El Sch, Connellsville Area Sd also operates Connellsville Area Ms (866 students), Connellsville Area Shs (667 students), and Dunbar Twp El Sch (580 students). See the Connellsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.