- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver, PA
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Ridge 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 420312000842
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Ridge El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Beaver · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Ridge El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Ridge El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beaver, PA.
School address
District: Beaver Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420312000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Dutch Ridge El Sch grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 420312000842 · Beaver, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 17.8:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Area Shs (650 students)
Dutch Ridge El Sch grew from 589 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dutch Ridge El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Area Sh
Beaver Area Shs
650 students
- This school
Dutch Ridge El Sch
640 students
- College Square
College Square El Sch
400 students
- Beaver Area Ms
Beaver Area Ms
291 students
What this shows Dutch Ridge El Sch reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutch Ridge El Sch compares
Dutch Ridge El Sch is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,902
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Dutch Ridge El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Area Sd reports $15,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutch Ridge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Square El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Ridge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver
1 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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Ridge El Sch
How many students attend Dutch Ridge El Sch?
Dutch Ridge El Sch has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Ridge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Ridge El Sch is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutch Ridge El Sch?
19.9% of students at Dutch Ridge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Ridge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Ridge El Sch is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Beaver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Ridge El Sch?
Dutch Ridge 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 Dutch Ridge El Sch rank among public schools in Beaver?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Ridge El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Beaver, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beaver Area Sd?
Besides Dutch Ridge El Sch, Beaver Area Sd also operates Beaver Area Shs (650 students), College Square El Sch (400 students), and Beaver Area Ms (291 students). See the Beaver Area Sd district page for the complete list.