Enrollment
622
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankstown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frankstown El Sch
Frankstown El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 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.
Among 663 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #548, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hollidaysburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Charles W Longer El Sch (414 students): Frankstown El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Hollidaysburg Area Sd also operates Hollidaysburg Area Shs (793 students) and Hollidaysburg Area Jhs (756 students) alongside Frankstown 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 Frankstown El Sch compares
Frankstown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollidaysburg Area Sd, which includes Frankstown El Sch.
$14,496
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hollidaysburg on the city page.
Is Frankstown El Sch a good school?
Frankstown El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 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.
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