- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, PA
Iroquois El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Iroquois El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421221002052
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iroquois El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Iroquois El Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Iroquois Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421221002052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Iroquois El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421221002052 · Erie, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 11.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Iroquois Jshs (560 students)
Iroquois El Sch held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Iroquois El Sch compares
Iroquois El 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$19,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Iroquois El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iroquois Sd reports $19,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iroquois El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iroquois Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iroquois El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Erie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Montessori Regional Cs
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
Standard public school
488 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Standard public school
403 students 16.8:1 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iroquois El Sch
How many students attend Iroquois El Sch?
Iroquois El Sch has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iroquois El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Iroquois El Sch is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iroquois El Sch?
100.0% of students at Iroquois El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iroquois El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Iroquois El Sch is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iroquois El Sch?
Iroquois El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Iroquois El Sch rank among elementary schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Iroquois El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, 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 Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Iroquois Sd?
Besides Iroquois El Sch, Iroquois Sd also operates Iroquois Jshs (560 students). See the Iroquois Sd district page for the complete list.