Enrollment
561
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dallas, PA
Dallas Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dallas Intermediate 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 420720002868
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas Intermediate Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, PA.
School address
District: Dallas Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420720002868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dallas Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dallas Intermediate Sch
Dallas Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Dallas, Pennsylvania, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 568 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #483, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dallas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wycallis Primary Center (512 students): Dallas Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students) and Dallas Ms (589 students) alongside Dallas Intermediate Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dallas Intermediate Sch compares
Dallas Intermediate Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Dallas Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Sd, which includes Dallas Intermediate Sch.
$15,645
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.9%
State 30.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dallas Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wycallis Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dallas
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dallas Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Dallas Intermediate Sch?
Dallas Intermediate Sch has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dallas, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas Intermediate Sch is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallas Intermediate Sch?
22.2% of students at Dallas Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dallas Intermediate Sch is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Dallas, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas Intermediate Sch?
Dallas Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dallas Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is Dallas Intermediate Sch a good school?
Dallas Intermediate Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dallas Sd?
Besides Dallas Intermediate Sch, Dallas Sd also operates Dallas Shs (745 students), Dallas Ms (589 students), and Wycallis Primary Center (512 students). See the Dallas Sd district page for the complete list.
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