Enrollment
314
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George J Plava El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at George J Plava El Sch
George J Plava El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mc Clellandtown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 314 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albert Gallatin Area Sd also operates Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students) and Albert Gallatin North Ms (375 students) alongside George J Plava 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 George J Plava El Sch compares
George J Plava 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,700
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albert Gallatin Area Sd, which includes George J Plava El Sch.
$15,700
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 60.3%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George J Plava El Sch a good school?
George J Plava El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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