Enrollment
801
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Federal NCES profile for Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420570000114
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #39 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School ranks #39 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Chartiers Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420570000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chartiers Valley Intrmd School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #276.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 801 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Chartiers Valley Intrmd School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 13.2:1).
Chartiers Valley Sd also operates Chartiers Valley Hs (1,029 students) and Chartiers Valley Primary Sch (892 students) alongside Chartiers Valley Intrmd 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 Chartiers Valley Intrmd School compares
Chartiers Valley Intrmd 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 801 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 73.7%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chartiers Valley Sd, which includes Chartiers Valley Intrmd School.
$18,749
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 22.5%
Federal 5.0%
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 Chartiers Valley Intrmd School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartiers Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chartiers Valley Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chartiers Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chartiers Valley Intrmd School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
How many students attend Chartiers Valley Intrmd School?
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School?
32.2% of students at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chartiers Valley Intrmd School?
The largest demographic group at Chartiers Valley Intrmd School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chartiers Valley Intrmd School?
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Chartiers Valley Intrmd School rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Chartiers Valley Intrmd School ranks #39 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Chartiers Valley Intrmd School a good school?
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Chartiers Valley Sd?
Besides Chartiers Valley Intrmd School, Chartiers Valley Sd also operates Chartiers Valley Hs (1,029 students), Chartiers Valley Primary Sch (892 students), and Chartiers Valley Ms (751 students). See the Chartiers Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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