- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mc Clellandtown, PA
George J Plava El Sch
Federal NCES profile for George J Plava El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420210002129
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George J Plava El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 314
- students enrolled
George J Plava El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albert Gallatin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420210002129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
George J Plava El Sch held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 420210002129 · Mc Clellandtown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students)
George J Plava El Sch held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
George J Plava El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin Area Shs
920 students
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin North Ms
375 students
- A L Wilson El 341
A L Wilson El Sch
341 students
- Albert Gallati 318
Albert Gallatin South Ms
318 students
- This school 314
George J Plava El Sch
314 students
- Masontown El S 251
Masontown El Sch
251 students
What this shows George J Plava El Sch reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How George J Plava El Sch compares
George J Plava 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$16,490
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, George J Plava El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albert Gallatin Area Sd reports $16,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George J Plava El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gallatin Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin North Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A L Wilson El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin South Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Masontown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George J Plava El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about George J Plava El Sch
How many students attend George J Plava El Sch?
George J Plava El Sch has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mc Clellandtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J Plava El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George J Plava El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George J Plava El Sch?
100.0% of students at George J Plava El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George J Plava El Sch?
The largest demographic group at George J Plava El Sch is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Mc Clellandtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J Plava El Sch?
George J Plava El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Albert Gallatin Area Sd?
Besides George J Plava El Sch, Albert Gallatin Area Sd also operates Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students), Albert Gallatin North Ms (375 students), and A L Wilson El Sch (341 students). See the Albert Gallatin Area Sd district page for the complete list.