Enrollment
668
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckeesport, PA
Francis Mcclure El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Francis Mcclure El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421494007616
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Mcclure El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Mckeesport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Mcclure El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Mcclure El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Mckeesport, PA.
School address
District: Mckeesport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421494007616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Mcclure El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Mcclure El Sch
Francis Mcclure El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, enrolling 668 students.
At 13.6:1, 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 668 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mckeesport Area Sd also operates Mckeesport Area Shs (966 students) and Founders Hall Middle Sch (642 students) alongside Francis Mcclure 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 Francis Mcclure El Sch compares
Francis Mcclure 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$17,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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
African American 39.8%
White 33.7%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Francis Mcclure 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 Mckeesport Area Sd, which includes Francis Mcclure El Sch.
$17,041
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 57.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 Francis Mcclure El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckeesport Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Hall Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Rivers El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Mcclure El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Mcclure El Sch
How many students attend Francis Mcclure El Sch?
Francis Mcclure El Sch has 668 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckeesport, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Mcclure El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Mcclure El Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Mcclure El Sch?
100.0% of students at Francis Mcclure El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Mcclure El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Francis Mcclure El Sch is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in Mckeesport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Mcclure El Sch?
Francis Mcclure El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Francis Mcclure El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mckeesport?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Mcclure El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Mckeesport, 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 Mckeesport on the city page.
Is Francis Mcclure El Sch a good school?
Francis Mcclure El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Mckeesport Area Sd?
Besides Francis Mcclure El Sch, Mckeesport Area Sd also operates Mckeesport Area Shs (966 students), Founders Hall Middle Sch (642 students), and Twin Rivers El Sch (607 students). See the Mckeesport Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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