Enrollment
1
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420234000152
Kimmel Alternative School — Altoona, PA
Federal NCES profile for Kimmel Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 99/100.
👥 Class size 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kimmel Alternative School compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kimmel Alternative School reports 1 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 99% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 99% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Altoona Area Sd spends $17,018 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 99/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kimmel Alternative School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.2:1 | ▼ 99% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1 | top 0% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
0.2:1
students per teacher
— 99% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,018
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 1 Top 0% in Pennsylvania — larger than 100% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 0.2:1 -99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420234000152
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altoona Area Sd, which includes Kimmel Alternative School.
$17,018
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 56.9%
Federal 17.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Kimmel Alternative School
How many students attend Kimmel Alternative School?
Kimmel Alternative School has 1 students enrolled. It is a other school in Altoona, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimmel Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimmel Alternative School is 0.2:1, which is 99% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 99% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimmel Alternative School?
Kimmel Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 99/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.