- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Francis Mcclure El Sch grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 421494007616 · Mckeesport, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckeesport Area Shs (966 students)
Francis Mcclure El Sch grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Francis Mcclure El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckeesport Are
Mckeesport Area Shs
966 students
- This school
Francis Mcclure El Sch
668 students
- Founders Hall
Founders Hall Middle Sch
642 students
- Twin Rivers El
Twin Rivers El Sch
607 students
What this shows Francis Mcclure El Sch reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Mcclure El Sch compares
Francis Mcclure 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 | 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 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
13.6:1
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
$17,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Mckeesport Area Sd reports $17,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~668 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.