Enrollment
513
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holiday Park Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 593 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #501, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Holiday Park Intermediate Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Plum Borough Sd also operates Plum Shs (1,220 students) and Pivik El Sch (740 students) alongside Holiday Park Intermediate 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 Holiday Park Intermediate Sch compares
Holiday Park Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,004
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plum Borough Sd, which includes Holiday Park Intermediate Sch.
$15,004
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 39.4%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holiday Park Intermediate Sch a good school?
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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