- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver, PA
College Square El Sch
Federal NCES profile for College Square El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420312000639
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Square El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Beaver · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
College Square El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Square El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beaver, PA.
School address
District: Beaver Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420312000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
College Square El Sch held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 420312000639 · Beaver, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Area Shs (650 students)
College Square El Sch held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
College Square El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Area Sh
Beaver Area Shs
650 students
- Dutch Ridge El
Dutch Ridge El Sch
640 students
- This school
College Square El Sch
400 students
- Beaver Area Ms
Beaver Area Ms
291 students
What this shows College Square El Sch reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Square El Sch compares
College Square 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 61% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, College Square El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Area Sd reports $15,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Square El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutch Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Square El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Square El Sch
How many students attend College Square El Sch?
College Square El Sch has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Square El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at College Square El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 College Square El Sch?
22.6% of students at College Square El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Square El Sch?
The largest demographic group at College Square El Sch is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Beaver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Square El Sch?
College Square El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 College Square El Sch rank among public schools in Beaver?
By Resource Investment Index, College Square El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Beaver, 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 Beaver Area Sd?
Besides College Square El Sch, Beaver Area Sd also operates Beaver Area Shs (650 students), Dutch Ridge El Sch (640 students), and Beaver Area Ms (291 students). See the Beaver Area Sd district page for the complete list.