- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Connellsville, PA
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Twp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420666005048
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Twp El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Connellsville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunbar Twp El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Twp El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, PA.
School address
District: Connellsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420666005048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Dunbar Twp El Sch shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 420666005048 · Connellsville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Connellsville Area Ms (866 students)
Dunbar Twp El Sch shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Twp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Ms
866 students
- Connellsville
Connellsville Area Shs
667 students
- This school
Dunbar Twp El Sch
580 students
- West Crawford
West Crawford El Sch
487 students
- Bullskin El Sc
Bullskin El Sch
430 students
- Springfield El 298
Springfield El Sch
298 students
What this shows Dunbar Twp El Sch reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Twp El Sch compares
Dunbar Twp El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$17,814
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Dunbar Twp El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Connellsville Area Sd reports $17,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Connellsville Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Crawford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullskin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Connellsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Twp El Sch
How many students attend Dunbar Twp El Sch?
Dunbar Twp El Sch has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Connellsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Twp El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Dunbar Twp El Sch?
100.0% of students at Dunbar Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Twp El Sch is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Connellsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Twp El Sch?
Dunbar Twp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Dunbar Twp El Sch rank among elementary schools in Connellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Twp El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Connellsville, 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 Connellsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Connellsville Area Sd?
Besides Dunbar Twp El Sch, Connellsville Area Sd also operates Connellsville Area Ms (866 students), Connellsville Area Shs (667 students), and West Crawford El Sch (487 students). See the Connellsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.