- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dubois, PA
Dubois Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dubois Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420783001541
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dubois Area Ms earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Dubois · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dubois Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dubois Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dubois, PA.
School address
District: Dubois Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420783001541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dubois Area Ms held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.4 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420783001541 · Dubois, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Dubois Area Shs (893 students)
Dubois Area Ms held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.4 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dubois Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dubois Area Ms
1,058 students
- Dubois Area Sh
Dubois Area Shs
893 students
- Wasson Avenue 395
Wasson Avenue El Sch
395 students
- Oklahoma El Sc 296
Oklahoma El Sch
296 students
- C G Johnson El 276
C G Johnson El Sch
276 students
- Juniata El Sch 261
Juniata El Sch
261 students
What this shows Dubois Area Ms reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dubois Area Ms compares
Dubois Area Ms 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,907
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Dubois Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubois Area Sd reports $15,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dubois Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasson Avenue El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oklahoma El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C G Johnson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dubois Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dubois Area Ms
How many students attend Dubois Area Ms?
Dubois Area Ms has 1,058 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dubois, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,062 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dubois Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dubois Area Ms is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dubois Area Ms?
100.0% of students at Dubois Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dubois Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dubois Area Ms is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Dubois, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dubois Area Ms?
Dubois Area Ms 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).
How does Dubois Area Ms rank among elementary schools in Dubois?
By Resource Investment Index, Dubois Area Ms ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dubois, 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 Dubois on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubois Area Sd?
Besides Dubois Area Ms, Dubois Area Sd also operates Dubois Area Shs (893 students), Wasson Avenue El Sch (395 students), and Oklahoma El Sch (296 students). See the Dubois Area Sd district page for the complete list.