- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellsboro, PA
Don Gill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Don Gill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422517005095
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Gill El Sch earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wellsboro · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Gill El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Gill El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wellsboro, PA.
School address
District: Wellsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422517005095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Don Gill El Sch held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422517005095 · Wellsboro, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 12:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellsboro Area Hs (496 students)
Don Gill El Sch held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Don Gill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellsboro Area
Wellsboro Area Hs
496 students
- Rock L Butler
Rock L Butler Ms
433 students
- This school
Don Gill El Sch
287 students
- Charlotte Lapp 156
Charlotte Lappla El Sch
156 students
What this shows Don Gill El Sch reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Gill El Sch compares
Don Gill El 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 12% | 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
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% 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
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,512
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Don Gill El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wellsboro Area Sd reports $18,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Gill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsboro Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock L Butler Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Lappla El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Gill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellsboro
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Gill El Sch
How many students attend Don Gill El Sch?
Don Gill El Sch has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellsboro, PA. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Gill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Gill El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Don Gill El Sch?
51.3% of students at Don Gill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Gill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Don Gill El Sch is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Wellsboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Gill El Sch?
Don Gill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don Gill El Sch rank among elementary schools in Wellsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Gill El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wellsboro, 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 Wellsboro Area Sd?
Besides Don Gill El Sch, Wellsboro Area Sd also operates Wellsboro Area Hs (496 students), Rock L Butler Ms (433 students), and Charlotte Lappla El Sch (156 students). See the Wellsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.