Enrollment
721
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montoursville, PA
Donald E. Schick Sch
Federal NCES profile for Donald E. Schick Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421431003036
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald E. Schick Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Montoursville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald E. Schick Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald E. Schick Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Montoursville, PA.
School address
District: Loyalsock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421431003036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald E. Schick Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald E. Schick Sch
Donald E. Schick Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #150.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loyalsock Township Sd spends $14,140 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Loyalsock Twp Shs (436 students) and Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students) alongside Donald E. Schick 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 Donald E. Schick Sch compares
Donald E. Schick 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 78.2%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Donald E. Schick Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loyalsock Township Sd, which includes Donald E. Schick Sch.
$14,140
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Donald E. Schick Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalsock Twp Shs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Twp Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald E. Schick Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Donald E. Schick Sch
How many students attend Donald E. Schick Sch?
Donald E. Schick Sch has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montoursville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald E. Schick Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald E. Schick Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald E. Schick Sch?
45.1% of students at Donald E. Schick Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald E. Schick Sch?
The largest demographic group at Donald E. Schick Sch is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Montoursville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald E. Schick Sch?
Donald E. Schick Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Donald E. Schick Sch rank among public schools in Montoursville?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald E. Schick Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Montoursville, 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 Montoursville on the city page.
Is Donald E. Schick Sch a good school?
Donald E. Schick Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Loyalsock Township Sd?
Besides Donald E. Schick Sch, Loyalsock Township Sd also operates Loyalsock Twp Shs (436 students) and Loyalsock Twp Ms (353 students). See the Loyalsock Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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