- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allison Park, PA
Burchfield Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Burchfield Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422120004696
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burchfield Primary Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Allison Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Burchfield Primary Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burchfield Primary Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Allison Park, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120004696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Burchfield Primary Sch held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 422120004696 · Allison Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students)
Burchfield Primary Sch held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Burchfield Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaler Area Hs
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- Shaler Area Ms
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- Scott Primary 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- This school 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- Marzolf Primar 337
Marzolf Primary Sch
337 students
What this shows Burchfield Primary Sch reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burchfield Primary Sch compares
Burchfield Primary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,908
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 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
White 90.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Burchfield Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burchfield Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marzolf Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burchfield Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Allison Park
3 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burchfield Primary Sch
How many students attend Burchfield Primary Sch?
Burchfield Primary Sch has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allison Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burchfield Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Burchfield Primary Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burchfield Primary Sch?
23.8% of students at Burchfield Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burchfield Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Burchfield Primary Sch is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Allison Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burchfield Primary Sch?
Burchfield Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Burchfield Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Allison Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Burchfield Primary Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Allison Park, 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 Allison Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Burchfield Primary Sch, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students), Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), and Shaler Area Ms (589 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.