- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Kerr El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kerr El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421007000153
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerr El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #26 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kerr El Sch has class sizes smaller than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kerr El Sch ranks #26 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421007000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kerr El Sch held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421007000153 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students)
Kerr El Sch held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kerr El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Chapel Are
Fox Chapel Area Hs
1,360 students
- Dorseyville Ms
Dorseyville Ms
981 students
- Ohara El Sch
Ohara El Sch
726 students
- This school 426
Kerr El Sch
426 students
- Fairview El Sc 387
Fairview El Sch
387 students
- Hartwood El Sc 386
Hartwood El Sch
386 students
What this shows Kerr El Sch reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kerr El Sch compares
Kerr 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 10.3%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Kerr El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox Chapel Area Sd reports $23,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kerr El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorseyville Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohara El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartwood El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerr El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kerr El Sch
How many students attend Kerr El Sch?
Kerr El Sch has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerr El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerr El Sch is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Kerr El Sch?
100.0% of students at Kerr El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerr El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kerr El Sch is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerr El Sch?
Kerr El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Kerr El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Kerr El Sch ranks #26 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 Fox Chapel Area Sd?
Besides Kerr El Sch, Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students), Dorseyville Ms (981 students), and Ohara El Sch (726 students). See the Fox Chapel Area Sd district page for the complete list.