- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheswick, PA
East Union Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Union Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420754006695
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Union Intrmd Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cheswick · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Union Intrmd Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Union Intrmd Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, PA.
School address
District: Deer Lakes Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420754006695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
East Union Intrmd Sch shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 420754006695 · Cheswick, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.2:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Lakes Hs (581 students)
East Union Intrmd Sch shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Union Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Lakes Hs
Deer Lakes Hs
581 students
- Curtisville Pr
Curtisville Pri Ctr
390 students
- Deer Lakes Ms
Deer Lakes Ms
383 students
- This school
East Union Intrmd Sch
335 students
What this shows East Union Intrmd Sch reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Union Intrmd Sch compares
East Union Intrmd 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, East Union Intrmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Lakes Sd reports $19,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Union Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lakes Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtisville Pri Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Lakes Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Union Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Union Intrmd Sch
How many students attend East Union Intrmd Sch?
East Union Intrmd Sch has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheswick, PA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union Intrmd Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 East Union Intrmd Sch?
42.4% of students at East Union Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Union Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Union Intrmd Sch is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Cheswick, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Union Intrmd Sch?
East Union Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 East Union Intrmd Sch rank among public schools in Cheswick?
By Resource Investment Index, East Union Intrmd Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cheswick, 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 Deer Lakes Sd?
Besides East Union Intrmd Sch, Deer Lakes Sd also operates Deer Lakes Hs (581 students), Curtisville Pri Ctr (390 students), and Deer Lakes Ms (383 students). See the Deer Lakes Sd district page for the complete list.