- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claysville, PA
Claysville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Claysville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421488004248
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claysville El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Claysville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Claysville El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claysville El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Claysville, PA.
School address
District: Mcguffey Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421488004248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Claysville El Sch held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421488004248 · Claysville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 11.9:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcguffey Hs (494 students)
Claysville El Sch held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Claysville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcguffey Hs
Mcguffey Hs
494 students
- This school
Claysville El Sch
478 students
- Mcguffey Ms
Mcguffey Ms
342 students
- Joe Walker El
Joe Walker El Sch
199 students
What this shows Claysville El Sch reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claysville El Sch compares
Claysville 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$19,144
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Claysville El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcguffey Sd reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claysville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcguffey Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Walker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claysville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claysville El Sch
How many students attend Claysville El Sch?
Claysville El Sch has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claysville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claysville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Claysville El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claysville El Sch?
47.5% of students at Claysville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claysville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Claysville El Sch is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Claysville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claysville El Sch?
Claysville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Claysville El Sch rank among public schools in Claysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Claysville El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Claysville, 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 Mcguffey Sd?
Besides Claysville El Sch, Mcguffey Sd also operates Mcguffey Hs (494 students), Mcguffey Ms (342 students), and Joe Walker El Sch (199 students). See the Mcguffey Sd district page for the complete list.