Enrollment
524
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Eisenhower El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422457000490
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #39 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower El Sch ranks #39 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Upper St. Clair Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422457000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower El Sch
Eisenhower El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.7% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #201, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Eisenhower El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.2:1).
Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students) and Fort Couch Ms (647 students) alongside Eisenhower 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 Eisenhower El Sch compares
Eisenhower 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,306
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 80.3%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Eisenhower 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 Upper St. Clair Sd, which includes Eisenhower El Sch.
$20,306
Per student
+13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.8%
State 19.8%
Federal 3.4%
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 Eisenhower El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saint Clair Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Couch Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyce Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streams El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower El Sch
How many students attend Eisenhower El Sch?
Eisenhower El Sch has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower El Sch?
8.7% of students at Eisenhower El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower El Sch is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower El Sch?
Eisenhower El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Eisenhower El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower El Sch ranks #39 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Eisenhower El Sch a good school?
Eisenhower El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Upper St. Clair Sd?
Besides Eisenhower El Sch, Upper St. Clair Sd also operates Upper Saint Clair Hs (1,269 students), Fort Couch Ms (647 students), and Boyce Ms (624 students). See the Upper St. Clair Sd district page for the complete list.
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