Enrollment
414
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edinboro, PA
Edinboro El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Edinboro El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421065002038
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edinboro El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edinboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edinboro El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edinboro El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, PA.
School address
District: General Mclane Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421065002038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edinboro El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edinboro El Sch
Edinboro El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Edinboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside James W Parker Ms (652 students): Edinboro El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
General Mclane Sd also operates General Mclane Hs (690 students) and James W Parker Ms (652 students) alongside Edinboro El 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 Edinboro El Sch compares
Edinboro El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$15,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Edinboro El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for General Mclane Sd, which includes Edinboro El Sch.
$15,333
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 49.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Edinboro El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Mclane Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W Parker Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edinboro El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Edinboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edinboro El Sch
How many students attend Edinboro El Sch?
Edinboro El Sch has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edinboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edinboro El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Edinboro El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edinboro El Sch?
42.7% of students at Edinboro El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edinboro El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Edinboro El Sch is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Edinboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edinboro El Sch?
Edinboro El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edinboro El Sch rank among public schools in Edinboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Edinboro El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edinboro, 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 Edinboro on the city page.
Is Edinboro El Sch a good school?
Edinboro El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 General Mclane Sd?
Besides Edinboro El Sch, General Mclane Sd also operates General Mclane Hs (690 students), James W Parker Ms (652 students), and Mckean El Sch (319 students). See the General Mclane Sd district page for the complete list.
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