- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Holiday Park Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421935007557
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #48 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holiday Park Intermediate Sch ranks #48 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Plum Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421935007557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 421935007557 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Shs (1,220 students)
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Shs
Plum Shs
1,220 students
- Pivik El Sch
Pivik El Sch
740 students
- Plum Ms
Plum Ms
550 students
- This school
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
513 students
- O'block El Sch
O'block El Sch
512 students
What this shows Holiday Park Intermediate Sch reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holiday Park Intermediate Sch compares
Holiday Park Intermediate 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,422
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Holiday Park Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plum Borough Sd reports $15,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holiday Park Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pivik El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'block El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holiday Park Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Holiday Park Intermediate Sch?
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch?
25.8% of students at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holiday Park Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holiday Park Intermediate Sch?
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Holiday Park Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Holiday Park Intermediate Sch ranks #48 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 Plum Borough Sd?
Besides Holiday Park Intermediate Sch, Plum Borough Sd also operates Plum Shs (1,220 students), Pivik El Sch (740 students), and Plum Ms (550 students). See the Plum Borough Sd district page for the complete list.