- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chief Shikellamy Sch held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422154000683 · Sunbury, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 18.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shikellamy Hs (855 students)
Chief Shikellamy Sch held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chief Shikellamy Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shikellamy Hs
Shikellamy Hs
855 students
- This school
Chief Shikellamy Sch
614 students
- Shikellamy Ms
Shikellamy Ms
588 students
- Oaklyn Sch
Oaklyn Sch
375 students
- Priestley Sch 250
Priestley Sch
250 students
What this shows Chief Shikellamy Sch reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chief Shikellamy Sch compares
Chief Shikellamy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Shikellamy Sd reports $13,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.