Enrollment
270
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Elroy Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Elroy Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420414000069
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elroy Avenue El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #47 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elroy Avenue El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elroy Avenue El Sch ranks #47 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Brentwood Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420414000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elroy Avenue El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elroy Avenue El Sch
Elroy Avenue El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Elroy Avenue El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.2:1).
Brentwood Borough Sd also operates Brentwood Shs (331 students) and Brentwood Ms (269 students) alongside Elroy Avenue 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 Elroy Avenue El Sch compares
Elroy Avenue 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$19,308
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
Counselors0.6 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 57.4%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 12.6%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Elroy Avenue El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brentwood Borough Sd, which includes Elroy Avenue El Sch.
$19,308
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 36.9%
Federal 8.7%
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 Elroy Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elroy Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elroy Avenue El Sch
How many students attend Elroy Avenue El Sch?
Elroy Avenue El Sch has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elroy Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elroy Avenue El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Elroy Avenue El Sch?
69.1% of students at Elroy Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elroy Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Elroy Avenue El Sch is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elroy Avenue El Sch?
Elroy Avenue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elroy Avenue El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Elroy Avenue El Sch ranks #47 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 Elroy Avenue El Sch a good school?
Elroy Avenue El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Brentwood Borough Sd?
Besides Elroy Avenue El Sch, Brentwood Borough Sd also operates Brentwood Shs (331 students), Brentwood Ms (269 students), and Moore Sch (236 students). See the Brentwood Borough Sd district page for the complete list.
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