- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Diehl Sch
Federal NCES profile for Diehl Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420930002003
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diehl Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Diehl Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diehl Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Diehl Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 420930002003 · Erie, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 11.3:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Diehl Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Diehl Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- This school 441
Diehl Sch
441 students
What this shows Diehl Sch reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diehl Sch compares
Diehl 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
African American 31.1%
Two or More 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Diehl Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Diehl Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diehl Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harding Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Jshs
Standard public school
560 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diehl Sch
How many students attend Diehl Sch?
Diehl Sch has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diehl Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Diehl Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Diehl Sch?
99.4% of students at Diehl Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diehl Sch?
The largest demographic group at Diehl Sch is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diehl Sch?
Diehl Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Diehl Sch rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Diehl Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Diehl Sch, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.