- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jones Mills, PA
Donegal El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Donegal El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421617004454
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donegal El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 92
- students enrolled
Donegal El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421617004454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Donegal El Sch grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 421617004454 · Jones Mills, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 13.1:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students)
Donegal El Sch grew from 109 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Donegal El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Hs
597 students
- Norvelt El Sch
Norvelt El Sch
457 students
- Ramsay El Sch
Ramsay El Sch
396 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
290 students
- This school 92
Donegal El Sch
92 students
What this shows Donegal El Sch reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donegal El Sch compares
Donegal 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$15,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Donegal El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Area Sd reports $15,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donegal El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norvelt El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Area Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donegal El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donegal El Sch
How many students attend Donegal El Sch?
Donegal El Sch has 92 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jones Mills, PA. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal El Sch is 13.1:1, 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 Donegal El Sch?
38.5% of students at Donegal El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donegal El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Donegal El Sch is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Jones Mills, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donegal El Sch?
Donegal El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Besides Donegal El Sch, Mount Pleasant Area Sd also operates Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students), Norvelt El Sch (457 students), and Ramsay El Sch (396 students). See the Mount Pleasant Area Sd district page for the complete list.