- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meadville, PA
First District El Sch
Federal NCES profile for First District 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 420708001651
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First District El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Meadville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
First District El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First District El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Meadville, PA.
School address
District: Crawford Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420708001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
First District El Sch held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420708001651 · Meadville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadville Area Shs (708 students)
First District El Sch held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
First District El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadville Area
Meadville Area Shs
708 students
- Cochranton Jsh
Cochranton Jshs
341 students
- Meadville Ms
Meadville Ms
340 students
- This school
First District El Sch
334 students
- Neason Hill El
Neason Hill El Sch
333 students
- Second Distric
Second District El Sch
316 students
What this shows First District El Sch reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How First District El Sch compares
First District 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$17,087
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, First District El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crawford Central Sd reports $17,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First District El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cochranton Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second District El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First District El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Meadville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about First District El Sch
How many students attend First District El Sch?
First District El Sch has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meadville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First District El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at First District El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First District El Sch?
100.0% of students at First District El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First District El Sch?
The largest demographic group at First District El Sch is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Meadville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First District El Sch?
First District El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 First District El Sch rank among elementary schools in Meadville?
By Resource Investment Index, First District El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Meadville, 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 Meadville on the city page.
What other schools are in Crawford Central Sd?
Besides First District El Sch, Crawford Central Sd also operates Meadville Area Shs (708 students), Cochranton Jshs (341 students), and Meadville Ms (340 students). See the Crawford Central Sd district page for the complete list.