Enrollment
496
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Grange Primary School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Grange Primary School
Center Grange Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #429, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Aliquippa's public schools, it stands alongside Aliquippa Jshs (493 students): Center Grange Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Hs (721 students) and Central Valley Ms (504 students) alongside Center Grange Primary School.
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 Center Grange Primary School compares
Center Grange Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,984
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Valley Sd, which includes Center Grange Primary School.
$14,984
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Center Grange Primary School a good school?
Center Grange Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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