- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tarentum, PA
Curtisville Pri Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Curtisville Pri Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420754009947
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtisville Pri Ctr earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 390
- students enrolled
Curtisville Pri Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Deer Lakes Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420754009947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Curtisville Pri Ctr held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 420754009947 · Tarentum, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Lakes Hs (581 students)
Curtisville Pri Ctr held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Curtisville Pri Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Lakes Hs
Deer Lakes Hs
581 students
- This school
Curtisville Pri Ctr
390 students
- Deer Lakes Ms
Deer Lakes Ms
383 students
- East Union Int
East Union Intrmd Sch
335 students
What this shows Curtisville Pri Ctr reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtisville Pri Ctr compares
Curtisville Pri Ctr 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,914
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Curtisville Pri Ctr is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Lakes Sd reports $19,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtisville Pri Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lakes Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Lakes Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtisville Pri Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Tarentum
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtisville Pri Ctr
How many students attend Curtisville Pri Ctr?
Curtisville Pri Ctr has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tarentum, PA. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtisville Pri Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtisville Pri Ctr is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtisville Pri Ctr?
36.7% of students at Curtisville Pri Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtisville Pri Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Curtisville Pri Ctr is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Tarentum, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtisville Pri Ctr?
Curtisville Pri Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Deer Lakes Sd?
Besides Curtisville Pri Ctr, Deer Lakes Sd also operates Deer Lakes Hs (581 students), Deer Lakes Ms (383 students), and East Union Intrmd Sch (335 students). See the Deer Lakes Sd district page for the complete list.