Enrollment
419
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Huntingdon, PA
Hahntown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hahntown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421794007307
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hahntown El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hahntown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hahntown El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794007307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hahntown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hahntown El Sch
Hahntown El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 838 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Norwin Sd spends $13,510 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Huntingdon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students): Hahntown El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students) and Norwin Ms (819 students) alongside Hahntown 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 Hahntown El Sch compares
Hahntown 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,510
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Hahntown 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 Norwin Sd, which includes Hahntown El Sch.
$13,510
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Hahntown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwin Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Valley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hahntown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in North Huntingdon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
755 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Sunset Valley El Sch
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stewartsville El Sch
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hahntown El Sch
How many students attend Hahntown El Sch?
Hahntown El Sch has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hahntown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hahntown El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hahntown El Sch?
28.5% of students at Hahntown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hahntown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hahntown El Sch is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hahntown El Sch?
Hahntown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hahntown El Sch rank among elementary schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hahntown El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, 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 North Huntingdon on the city page.
Is Hahntown El Sch a good school?
Hahntown El Sch earns 44/100 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 Norwin Sd?
Besides Hahntown El Sch, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students), Norwin Ms (819 students), and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.
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