Enrollment
335
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Union Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Union Intrmd Sch
East Union Intrmd Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, enrolling 335 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 518 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Deer Lakes Sd also operates Deer Lakes Hs (581 students) and Curtisville Pri Ctr (390 students) alongside East Union Intrmd Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Union Intrmd Sch compares
East Union Intrmd Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Lakes Sd, which includes East Union Intrmd Sch.
$18,445
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 34.5%
Federal 7.0%
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.
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
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cheswick on the city page.
Is East Union Intrmd Sch a good school?
East Union Intrmd Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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