Enrollment
614
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunbury, PA
Chief Shikellamy Sch
Federal NCES profile for Chief Shikellamy Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422154000683
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chief Shikellamy Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sunbury · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chief Shikellamy Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Shikellamy Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, PA.
School address
District: Shikellamy Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422154000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chief Shikellamy Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chief Shikellamy Sch
Chief Shikellamy Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Pennsylvania schools and 33% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 614 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 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Shikellamy Sd spends $12,906 per pupil, 28% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sunbury's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oaklyn Sch (375 students): Chief Shikellamy Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Shikellamy Sd also operates Shikellamy Hs (855 students) and Shikellamy Ms (588 students) alongside Chief Shikellamy Sch.
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 Chief Shikellamy Sch compares
Chief Shikellamy Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Chief Shikellamy Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shikellamy Sd, which includes Chief Shikellamy Sch.
$12,906
Per student
-28%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 Chief Shikellamy Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shikellamy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shikellamy Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaklyn Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Priestley Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chief Shikellamy Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Sunbury
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chief Shikellamy Sch
How many students attend Chief Shikellamy Sch?
Chief Shikellamy Sch has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunbury, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chief Shikellamy Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chief Shikellamy Sch is 18.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chief Shikellamy Sch?
100.0% of students at Chief Shikellamy Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chief Shikellamy Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chief Shikellamy Sch is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Sunbury, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chief Shikellamy Sch?
Chief Shikellamy Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chief Shikellamy Sch rank among public schools in Sunbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Chief Shikellamy Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sunbury, 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 Sunbury on the city page.
Is Chief Shikellamy Sch a good school?
Chief Shikellamy Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Shikellamy Sd?
Besides Chief Shikellamy Sch, Shikellamy Sd also operates Shikellamy Hs (855 students), Shikellamy Ms (588 students), and Oaklyn Sch (375 students). See the Shikellamy Sd district page for the complete list.
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