Enrollment
287
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leechburg, PA
David Leech El Sch
Federal NCES profile for David Leech El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421347006579
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Leech El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Leechburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
David Leech El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Leech El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, PA.
School address
District: Leechburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421347006579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Leech El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Leech El Sch
David Leech El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 287 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Leechburg Area Sd also operates Leechburg Area Hs (177 students) and Leechburg Area Ms (147 students) alongside David Leech El 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 David Leech El Sch compares
David Leech El 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$20,169
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 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.
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 90.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, David Leech El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leechburg Area Sd, which includes David Leech El Sch.
$20,169
Per student
+12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 14.4%
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 David Leech El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leechburg Area Hs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leechburg Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Leech El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other 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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David Leech El Sch
How many students attend David Leech El Sch?
David Leech El Sch has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leechburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Leech El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at David Leech El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 David Leech El Sch?
27.7% of students at David Leech El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Leech El Sch?
The largest demographic group at David Leech El Sch is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Leechburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Leech El Sch?
David Leech El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 David Leech El Sch rank among public schools in Leechburg?
By Resource Investment Index, David Leech El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leechburg on the city page.
Is David Leech El Sch a good school?
David Leech El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Leechburg Area Sd?
Besides David Leech El Sch, Leechburg Area Sd also operates Leechburg Area Hs (177 students) and Leechburg Area Ms (147 students). See the Leechburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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