- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carnegie, PA
Carnegie El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Carnegie El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420504000077
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnegie El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 408
- students enrolled
Carnegie El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carlynton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420504000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Carnegie El Sch grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 420504000077 · Carnegie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlynton Jshs (632 students)
Carnegie El Sch grew from 359 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carnegie El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlynton Jshs
Carlynton Jshs
632 students
- This school
Carnegie El Sch
408 students
- Crafton El Sch
Crafton El Sch
291 students
What this shows Carnegie El Sch reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnegie El Sch compares
Carnegie 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$22,641
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Carnegie El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlynton Sd reports $22,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnegie El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlynton Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crafton El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnegie El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnegie El Sch
How many students attend Carnegie El Sch?
Carnegie El Sch has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carnegie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnegie El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnegie El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnegie El Sch?
100.0% of students at Carnegie El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnegie El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carnegie El Sch is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Carnegie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnegie El Sch?
Carnegie El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Carlynton Sd?
Besides Carnegie El Sch, Carlynton Sd also operates Carlynton Jshs (632 students) and Crafton El Sch (291 students). See the Carlynton Sd district page for the complete list.