- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Crafton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Crafton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420504000078
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crafton El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #48 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crafton El Sch has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crafton El Sch ranks #48 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Carlynton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420504000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Crafton El Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420504000078 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlynton Jshs (632 students)
Crafton El Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Crafton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlynton Jshs
Carlynton Jshs
632 students
- Carnegie El Sc
Carnegie El Sch
408 students
- This school
Crafton El Sch
291 students
What this shows Crafton El Sch reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crafton El Sch compares
Crafton 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$22,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Crafton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlynton Sd reports $22,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crafton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlynton Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carnegie El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crafton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crafton El Sch
How many students attend Crafton El Sch?
Crafton El Sch has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crafton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Crafton El Sch is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 Crafton El Sch?
100.0% of students at Crafton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crafton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Crafton El Sch is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crafton El Sch?
Crafton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Crafton El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Crafton El Sch ranks #48 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlynton Sd?
Besides Crafton El Sch, Carlynton Sd also operates Carlynton Jshs (632 students) and Carnegie El Sch (408 students). See the Carlynton Sd district page for the complete list.