Enrollment
127
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420002100344 Charter school
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc — Latrobe, PA
Federal NCES profile for Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc reports 127 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 61% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 127 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc spends $31,771 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.8% from local sources (property taxes), 0.4% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.2:1 | ▼ 61% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5.2:1
students per teacher
— 61% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,771
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 127 Top 5% in Pennsylvania — larger than 95% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 5.2:1 -61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420002100344
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 127:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc, which includes Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc.
$31,771
Per student
+40%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.8%
State 0.4%
Federal 16.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
How many students attend Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc?
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc has 127 students enrolled. It is a other school in Latrobe, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc is 5.2:1, which is 61% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc?
The largest demographic group at Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc is White at 73.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Latrobe, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc?
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.