- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Edison El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Edison El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420930002004
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison El Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison El Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Edison El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420930002004 · Erie, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Edison El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Edison El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- This school 427
Edison El Sch
427 students
What this shows Edison El Sch reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison El Sch compares
Edison 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 26.5%
Two or More 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Edison El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harding Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Jshs
Standard public school
560 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison El Sch
How many students attend Edison El Sch?
Edison El Sch has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Edison El Sch?
100.0% of students at Edison El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Edison El Sch is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison El Sch?
Edison El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Edison El Sch rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison El Sch ranks #10 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Edison El Sch, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.