- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandergrift, PA
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kiski Area East Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421284007279
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiski Area East Primary Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vandergrift · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiski Area East Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area East Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandergrift, PA.
School address
District: Kiski Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421284007279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kiski Area East Primary Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421284007279 · Vandergrift, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students)
Kiski Area East Primary Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kiski Area East Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kiski Area Hs
Kiski Area Hs
1,075 students
- Kiski Area Ihs
Kiski Area Ihs
518 students
- Kiski Area Upp
Kiski Area Upper El Sch
502 students
- Kiski Area Nor
Kiski Area North Primary Sch
447 students
- This school 425
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
425 students
- Kiski Area Sou 308
Kiski Area South Primary Sch
308 students
What this shows Kiski Area East Primary Sch reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiski Area East Primary Sch compares
Kiski Area East Primary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 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.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Kiski Area East Primary Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kiski Area Sd reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiski Area East Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiski Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area Ihs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area Upper El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area North Primary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area South Primary Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiski Area East Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiski Area East Primary Sch
How many students attend Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandergrift, PA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area East Primary Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
100.0% of students at Kiski Area East Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kiski Area East Primary Sch is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Vandergrift, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiski Area East Primary Sch?
Kiski Area East Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kiski Area East Primary Sch rank among public schools in Vandergrift?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area East Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandergrift, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kiski Area Sd?
Besides Kiski Area East Primary Sch, Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students), Kiski Area Ihs (518 students), and Kiski Area Upper El Sch (502 students). See the Kiski Area Sd district page for the complete list.