- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clairton, PA
Clairton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clairton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420603000063
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clairton El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 348
- students enrolled
Clairton El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clairton City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420603000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clairton El Sch held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420603000063 · Clairton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Clairton Ms/Hs (407 students)
Clairton El Sch held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Clairton El Sch compares
Clairton 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$20,533
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.8%
Two or More 15.2%
White 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Clairton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clairton City Sd reports $20,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clairton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton Ms/Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clairton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clairton El Sch
How many students attend Clairton El Sch?
Clairton El Sch has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clairton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clairton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clairton El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clairton El Sch?
100.0% of students at Clairton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clairton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clairton El Sch is African American at 67.8% of enrollment, in Clairton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clairton El Sch?
Clairton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Clairton City Sd?
Besides Clairton El Sch, Clairton City Sd also operates Clairton Ms/Hs (407 students). See the Clairton City Sd district page for the complete list.