Enrollment
334
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First District El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at First District El Sch
First District El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Meadville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 334 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 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 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Meadville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Neason Hill El Sch (333 students): First District El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Crawford Central Sd also operates Meadville Area Shs (708 students) and Cochranton Jshs (341 students) alongside First District 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 First District El Sch compares
First District 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford Central Sd, which includes First District El Sch.
$16,450
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 46.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is First District El Sch a good school?
First District El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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