- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Dallas Intermediate Sch held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 420720002868 · Dallas, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.6:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallas Shs (745 students)
Dallas Intermediate Sch held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dallas Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallas Shs
Dallas Shs
745 students
- Dallas Ms
Dallas Ms
589 students
- This school
Dallas Intermediate Sch
561 students
- Wycallis Prima
Wycallis Primary Center
512 students
What this shows Dallas Intermediate Sch reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallas Intermediate Sch compares
Dallas Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,386
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 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.
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
District finance for Dallas Sd reports $16,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.