- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Cecil Intrmd Sch grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 420489007258 · Mc Donald, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 17.2:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students)
Cecil Intrmd Sch grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cecil Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon-Mcmillan
Canon-Mcmillan Shs
1,660 students
- Canonsburg Ms
Canonsburg Ms
836 students
- Muse El Sch
Muse El Sch
759 students
- South Central 450
South Central El
450 students
- North Strabane 415
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
415 students
- This school 412
Cecil Intrmd Sch
412 students
What this shows Cecil Intrmd Sch reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil Intrmd Sch compares
Cecil Intrmd 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,313
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 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.
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
District finance for Canon-Mcmillan Sd reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.