- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
David Leech El Sch grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 421347006579 · Leechburg, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Leechburg Area Hs (177 students)
David Leech El Sch grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
David Leech El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
David Leech El Sch
287 students
- Leechburg Area
Leechburg Area Hs
177 students
- Leechburg Area
Leechburg Area Ms
147 students
What this shows David Leech El Sch reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Leech El Sch compares
David Leech El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,881
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 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.
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
District finance for Leechburg Area Sd reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other 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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.