Enrollment
412
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mc Donald, PA
Cecil Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420489007258
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Intrmd Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mc Donald · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Intrmd Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Donald, PA.
School address
District: Canon-Mcmillan Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420489007258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cecil Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cecil Intrmd Sch
Cecil Intrmd Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Mc Donald, Pennsylvania, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Canon-Mcmillan Sd spends $13,471 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mc Donald's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fort Cherry El Ctr (455 students): Cecil Intrmd Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 12:1).
Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students) and Canonsburg Ms (836 students) alongside Cecil Intrmd Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cecil Intrmd Sch compares
Cecil Intrmd Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Cecil Intrmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canon-Mcmillan Sd, which includes Cecil Intrmd Sch.
$13,471
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cecil Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-Mcmillan Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canonsburg Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muse El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Strabane Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Mc Donald
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cecil Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Cecil Intrmd Sch?
Cecil Intrmd Sch has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mc Donald, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Intrmd Sch is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecil Intrmd Sch?
26.4% of students at Cecil Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cecil Intrmd Sch is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Mc Donald, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Intrmd Sch?
Cecil Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cecil Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in Mc Donald?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Intrmd Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mc Donald, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mc Donald on the city page.
Is Cecil Intrmd Sch a good school?
Cecil Intrmd Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canon-Mcmillan Sd?
Besides Cecil Intrmd Sch, Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students), Canonsburg Ms (836 students), and Muse El Sch (759 students). See the Canon-Mcmillan Sd district page for the complete list.
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