- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Elroy Avenue El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420414000069 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 11.7:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brentwood Shs (331 students)
Elroy Avenue El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elroy Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brentwood Shs
Brentwood Shs
331 students
- This school
Elroy Avenue El Sch
270 students
- Brentwood Ms
Brentwood Ms
269 students
- Moore Sch
Moore Sch
236 students
What this shows Elroy Avenue El Sch reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elroy Avenue El Sch compares
Elroy Avenue 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Brentwood Borough Sd reports $19,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.