- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allison Park, PA
Central El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Central El 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 421140000175
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Allison Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Allison Park, PA.
School address
District: Hampton Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421140000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Central El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 421140000175 · Allison Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 15.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton Hs (865 students)
Central El Sch grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampton Hs
Hampton Hs
865 students
- Hampton Ms
Hampton Ms
606 students
- This school
Central El Sch
456 students
- Wyland El Sch
Wyland El Sch
358 students
- Poff El Sch 282
Poff El Sch
282 students
What this shows Central El Sch reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El Sch compares
Central El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 84% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,640
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Central El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton Township Sd reports $19,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poff El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Allison Park
3 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central El Sch
How many students attend Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allison Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El Sch?
9.4% of students at Central El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Central El Sch is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Allison Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El Sch?
Central El 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 Central El Sch rank among elementary schools in Allison Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Allison Park, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allison Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton Township Sd?
Besides Central El Sch, Hampton Township Sd also operates Hampton Hs (865 students), Hampton Ms (606 students), and Wyland El Sch (358 students). See the Hampton Township Sd district page for the complete list.