- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Fred L Aiken El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fred L Aiken El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421275000203
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred L Aiken El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #33 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred L Aiken El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L Aiken El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Keystone Oaks Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421275000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Fred L Aiken El Sch grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 421275000203 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students)
Fred L Aiken El Sch grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fred L Aiken El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keystone Oaks
Keystone Oaks Hs
539 students
- Keystone Oaks
Keystone Oaks Ms
442 students
- Dormont El Sch
Dormont El Sch
380 students
- Myrtle Ave Sch
Myrtle Ave Sch
312 students
- This school
Fred L Aiken El Sch
238 students
What this shows Fred L Aiken El Sch reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred L Aiken El Sch compares
Fred L Aiken 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$19,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 82.4%
Asian 11.8%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Fred L Aiken El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keystone Oaks Sd reports $19,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred L Aiken El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Oaks Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keystone Oaks Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dormont El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Ave Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred L Aiken El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred L Aiken El Sch
How many students attend Fred L Aiken El Sch?
Fred L Aiken El Sch has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred L Aiken El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred L Aiken El Sch is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred L Aiken El Sch?
25.4% of students at Fred L Aiken El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred L Aiken El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fred L Aiken El Sch is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred L Aiken El Sch?
Fred L Aiken El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Fred L Aiken El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred L Aiken El Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Keystone Oaks Sd?
Besides Fred L Aiken El Sch, Keystone Oaks Sd also operates Keystone Oaks Hs (539 students), Keystone Oaks Ms (442 students), and Dormont El Sch (380 students). See the Keystone Oaks Sd district page for the complete list.