- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hollidaysburg, PA
Frankstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Frankstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421194006195
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frankstown El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hollidaysburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frankstown El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frankstown El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, PA.
School address
District: Hollidaysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421194006195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Frankstown El Sch held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421194006195 · Hollidaysburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students)
Frankstown El Sch held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Frankstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Area Shs
793 students
- Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
756 students
- This school
Frankstown El Sch
622 students
- Foot of Ten El
Foot of Ten El Sch
476 students
- Charles W Long
Charles W Longer El Sch
414 students
What this shows Frankstown El Sch reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frankstown El Sch compares
Frankstown 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,068
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Frankstown El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hollidaysburg Area Sd reports $15,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frankstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollidaysburg Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollidaysburg Area Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foot of Ten El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles W Longer El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frankstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Hollidaysburg
1 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frankstown El Sch
How many students attend Frankstown El Sch?
Frankstown El Sch has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hollidaysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankstown El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frankstown El Sch?
35.2% of students at Frankstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Frankstown El Sch is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Hollidaysburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankstown El Sch?
Frankstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Frankstown El Sch rank among public schools in Hollidaysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Frankstown El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hollidaysburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hollidaysburg Area Sd?
Besides Frankstown El Sch, Hollidaysburg Area Sd also operates Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students), Hollidaysburg Area Jhs (756 students), and Foot of Ten El Sch (476 students). See the Hollidaysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.