- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleroi, PA
Charleroi Area El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Charleroi Area El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420564009942
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleroi Area El Ctr earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Charleroi · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleroi Area El Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area El Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, PA.
School address
District: Charleroi Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420564009942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Charleroi Area El Ctr held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 420564009942 · Charleroi, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.2:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleroi Area Hs (450 students)
Charleroi Area El Ctr held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charleroi Area El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charleroi Area El Ctr
621 students
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area Hs
450 students
- Charleroi Area
Charleroi Area Ms
299 students
What this shows Charleroi Area El Ctr reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleroi Area El Ctr compares
Charleroi Area El Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 28.2%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Charleroi Area El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleroi Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleroi Area El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Area Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charleroi Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleroi Area El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleroi Area El Ctr
How many students attend Charleroi Area El Ctr?
Charleroi Area El Ctr has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleroi, PA. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleroi Area El Ctr is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charleroi Area El Ctr?
60.3% of students at Charleroi Area El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleroi Area El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Charleroi Area El Ctr is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Charleroi, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleroi Area El Ctr?
Charleroi Area El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Charleroi Area El Ctr rank among public schools in Charleroi?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleroi Area El Ctr ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Charleroi, 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 Charleroi Sd?
Besides Charleroi Area El Ctr, Charleroi Sd also operates Charleroi Area Hs (450 students) and Charleroi Area Ms (299 students). See the Charleroi Sd district page for the complete list.