- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freedom, PA
Economy El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Economy El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420244000629
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Economy El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Freedom · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Economy El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Economy El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Freedom, PA.
School address
District: Ambridge Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420244000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Economy El Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 420244000629 · Freedom, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ambridge Area Hs (705 students)
Economy El Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Economy El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Hs
705 students
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Ms
500 students
- This school
Economy El Sch
456 students
- Highland El Sc
Highland El Sch
284 students
- State Street E 241
State Street El Sch
241 students
What this shows Economy El Sch reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Economy El Sch compares
Economy El Sch 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,965
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Economy El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ambridge Area Sd reports $14,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Economy El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ambridge Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Economy El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Economy El Sch
How many students attend Economy El Sch?
Economy El Sch has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freedom, PA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Economy El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Economy El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Economy El Sch?
99.6% of students at Economy El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Economy El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Economy El Sch is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Freedom, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Economy El Sch?
Economy El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Economy El Sch rank among public schools in Freedom?
By Resource Investment Index, Economy El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Freedom, 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 Freedom on the city page.
What other schools are in Ambridge Area Sd?
Besides Economy El Sch, Ambridge Area Sd also operates Ambridge Area Hs (705 students), Ambridge Area Ms (500 students), and Highland El Sch (284 students). See the Ambridge Area Sd district page for the complete list.