Enrollment
557
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iroquois El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iroquois El Sch
Iroquois El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Erie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grandview El Sch (691 students): Iroquois El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Its district, Iroquois Sd, also runs Iroquois Jshs (560 students).
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 Iroquois El Sch compares
Iroquois 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iroquois Sd, which includes Iroquois El Sch.
$18,226
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 56.3%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Iroquois El Sch a good school?
Iroquois El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Iroquois Sd?
Besides Iroquois El Sch, Iroquois Sd also operates Iroquois Jshs (560 students). See the Iroquois Sd district page for the complete list.
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