- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollidaysburg, PA
Charles W Longer El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Charles W Longer El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421194007121
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W Longer El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hollidaysburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W Longer El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Longer El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, PA.
School address
District: Hollidaysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421194007121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Charles W Longer El Sch held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 421194007121 · Hollidaysburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students)
Charles W Longer El Sch held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charles W Longer El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
793 students
- Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
756 students
- Frankstown El
Frankstown El Sch
622 students
- Foot of Ten El
Foot of Ten El Sch
476 students
- This school
Charles W Longer El Sch
414 students
What this shows Charles W Longer El Sch reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W Longer El Sch compares
Charles W Longer El Sch 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,068
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Charles W Longer El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hollidaysburg Area Sd reports $15,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles W Longer El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollidaysburg Area Jhs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankstown El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foot of Ten El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W Longer El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollidaysburg
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Longer El Sch
How many students attend Charles W Longer El Sch?
Charles W Longer El Sch has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollidaysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W Longer El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W Longer El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles W Longer El Sch?
53.2% of students at Charles W Longer El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W Longer El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Charles W Longer El Sch is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Hollidaysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W Longer El Sch?
Charles W Longer El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Charles W Longer El Sch rank among public schools in Hollidaysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Longer El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sd?
Besides Charles W Longer El Sch, Hollidaysburg Area Sd also operates Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students), Hollidaysburg Area Jhs (756 students), and Frankstown El Sch (622 students). See the Hollidaysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.