Enrollment
414
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420969007143
Farrell Area Es/Lms — Farrell, PA
Federal NCES profile for Farrell Area Es/Lms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farrell Area Es/Lms earns a D Resource Investment Index (40/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 40/100
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 414
- students enrolled
School address
District: Farrell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farrell Area Es/Lms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Farrell Area Es/Lms reports 414 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 207 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farrell Area Sd spends $44,580 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.0% from the state, and 29.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farrell Area Es/Lms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 92% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
414 larger than 50% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$44,580
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 414 Top 42% in Pennsylvania — larger than 58% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.2% +71% vs state
NCES ID 420969007143
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
Two or More 18.8%
White 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 207:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farrell Area Sd, which includes Farrell Area Es/Lms.
$44,580
Per student
+96%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+129%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 29.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Farrell Area Es/Lms
How many students attend Farrell Area Es/Lms?
Farrell Area Es/Lms has 414 students enrolled. It is a other school in Farrell, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Es/Lms?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Es/Lms is 9.5:1, which is 30% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farrell Area Es/Lms?
99.2% of students at Farrell Area Es/Lms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farrell Area Es/Lms?
The largest demographic group at Farrell Area Es/Lms is African American at 63.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Farrell, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farrell Area Es/Lms?
Farrell Area Es/Lms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.