- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Dormont El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dormont El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421275000195
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dormont El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #26 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dormont El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dormont El Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Oaks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421275000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dormont El Sch held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421275000195 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 15.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students)
Dormont El Sch held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dormont El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keystone Oaks
Keystone Oaks Hs
539 students
- Keystone Oaks
Keystone Oaks Ms
442 students
- This school
Dormont El Sch
380 students
- Myrtle Ave Sch
Myrtle Ave Sch
312 students
- Fred L Aiken E
Fred L Aiken El Sch
238 students
What this shows Dormont El Sch reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dormont El Sch compares
Dormont 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,558
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Dormont El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keystone Oaks Sd reports $19,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dormont El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Oaks Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keystone Oaks Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Ave Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred L Aiken El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dormont El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dormont El Sch
How many students attend Dormont El Sch?
Dormont El Sch has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dormont El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dormont El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% 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 Dormont El Sch?
36.8% of students at Dormont El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dormont El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dormont El Sch is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dormont El Sch?
Dormont El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Dormont El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Dormont El Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Keystone Oaks Sd?
Besides Dormont El Sch, Keystone Oaks Sd also operates Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students), Keystone Oaks Ms (442 students), and Myrtle Ave Sch (312 students). See the Keystone Oaks Sd district page for the complete list.