Enrollment
380
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dormont El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dormont El Sch
Dormont El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Dormont El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 13.2:1).
Keystone Oaks Sd also operates Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students) and Keystone Oaks Ms (442 students) alongside Dormont El 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 Dormont El Sch compares
Dormont El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 78.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keystone Oaks Sd, which includes Dormont El Sch.
$18,394
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dormont El Sch a good school?
Dormont El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 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.
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