- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Girard, PA
Girard Hs
Federal NCES profile for Girard Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421074002043
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girard Hs earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 477
- students enrolled
Girard Hs has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Girard Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421074002043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Girard Hs held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421074002043 · Girard, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elk Valley El Sch (526 students)
Girard Hs held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Girard Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elk Valley El
Elk Valley El Sch
526 students
- This school
Girard Hs
477 students
- Rice Avenue Ms
Rice Avenue Ms
443 students
What this shows Girard Hs reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girard Hs compares
Girard Hs 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$17,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Girard Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Girard Sd reports $17,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girard Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Valley El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Avenue Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girard Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Girard Hs
How many students attend Girard Hs?
Girard Hs has 477 students enrolled. It is a high school in Girard, PA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Hs is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Girard Hs?
47.2% of students at Girard Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girard Hs?
The largest demographic group at Girard Hs is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Girard, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girard Hs?
Girard Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Girard Sd?
Besides Girard Hs, Girard Sd also operates Elk Valley El Sch (526 students) and Rice Avenue Ms (443 students). See the Girard Sd district page for the complete list.