- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shermans Dale, PA
Carroll El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Carroll El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422574003594
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
Carroll El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Perry Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422574003594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Carroll El Sch held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 422574003594 · Shermans Dale, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Perry Shs (645 students)
Carroll El Sch held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carroll El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Perry Shs
West Perry Shs
645 students
- West Perry Ms
West Perry Ms
499 students
- New Bloomfield
New Bloomfield El Sch
391 students
- This school
Carroll El Sch
344 students
- Blain El Sch
Blain El Sch
258 students
What this shows Carroll El Sch reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll El Sch compares
Carroll El 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$16,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Carroll El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Perry Sd reports $16,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Perry Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bloomfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blain El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll El Sch
How many students attend Carroll El Sch?
Carroll El Sch has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shermans Dale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll El Sch?
42.9% of students at Carroll El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carroll El Sch is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Shermans Dale, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll El Sch?
Carroll El Sch 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).
What other schools are in West Perry Sd?
Besides Carroll El Sch, West Perry Sd also operates West Perry Shs (645 students), West Perry Ms (499 students), and New Bloomfield El Sch (391 students). See the West Perry Sd district page for the complete list.