- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kersey, PA
Fox Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fox Twp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422064001991
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Twp El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
Fox Twp El Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Saint Marys Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422064001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Fox Twp El Sch grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+49.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 422064001991 · Kersey, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 15.4:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students)
Fox Twp El Sch grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+49.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fox Twp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St Marys
South St Marys Street El Sch
583 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Shs
572 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Ms
459 students
- This school 231
Fox Twp El Sch
231 students
- Bennetts Valle 85
Bennetts Valley El Sch
85 students
What this shows Fox Twp El Sch reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Twp El Sch compares
Fox Twp El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Fox Twp El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Saint Marys Area Sd reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St Marys Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Marys Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Marys Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennetts Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Twp El Sch
How many students attend Fox Twp El Sch?
Fox Twp El Sch has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kersey, PA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Twp El Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Twp El Sch?
98.8% of students at Fox Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fox Twp El Sch is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Kersey, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Twp El Sch?
Fox Twp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Saint Marys Area Sd?
Besides Fox Twp El Sch, Saint Marys Area Sd also operates South St Marys Street El Sch (583 students), St Marys Area Shs (572 students), and St Marys Area Ms (459 students). See the Saint Marys Area Sd district page for the complete list.