- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aliquippa, PA
Center Grange Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Grange Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420082407339
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Grange Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Grange Primary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grange Primary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Central Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420082407339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Center Grange Primary School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 420082407339 · Aliquippa, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 16.5:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley Hs (721 students)
Center Grange Primary School grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Center Grange Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Valley
Central Valley Hs
721 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley Ms
504 students
- This school
Center Grange Primary School
496 students
- Todd Lane El S
Todd Lane El Sch
493 students
What this shows Center Grange Primary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Grange Primary School compares
Center Grange Primary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$19,596
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Center Grange Primary School is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Valley Sd reports $19,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Grange Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Grange Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Aliquippa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Grange Primary School
How many students attend Center Grange Primary School?
Center Grange Primary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grange Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grange Primary School is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Grange Primary School?
18.2% of students at Center Grange Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Grange Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Grange Primary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Grange Primary School?
Center Grange Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Center Grange Primary School rank among public schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grange Primary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Aliquippa, 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 Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Valley Sd?
Besides Center Grange Primary School, Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Hs (721 students), Central Valley Ms (504 students), and Todd Lane El Sch (493 students). See the Central Valley Sd district page for the complete list.