- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vandergrift, PA
Kiski Area Ihs
Federal NCES profile for Kiski Area Ihs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421284007277
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiski Area Ihs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vandergrift · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiski Area Ihs has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area Ihs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vandergrift, PA.
School address
District: Kiski Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421284007277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kiski Area Ihs held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421284007277 · Vandergrift, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 18.5:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students)
Kiski Area Ihs held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kiski Area Ihs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kiski Area Hs
Kiski Area Hs
1,075 students
- This school
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
- Kiski Area Eas 425
Kiski Area East Primary Sch
425 students
- Kiski Area Sou 308
Kiski Area South Primary Sch
308 students
What this shows Kiski Area Ihs reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiski Area Ihs compares
Kiski Area Ihs 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
65
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Kiski Area Ihs is less mixed than 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 Ihs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiski Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area Upper El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area North Primary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area East Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area South Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiski Area Ihs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiski Area Ihs
How many students attend Kiski Area Ihs?
Kiski Area Ihs has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vandergrift, PA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Ihs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Ihs is 18.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiski Area Ihs?
51.7% of students at Kiski Area Ihs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiski Area Ihs?
The largest demographic group at Kiski Area Ihs is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Vandergrift, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiski Area Ihs?
Kiski Area Ihs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Ihs rank among public schools in Vandergrift?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area Ihs ranks #2 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 Ihs, Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students), Kiski Area Upper El Sch (502 students), and Kiski Area North Primary Sch (447 students). See the Kiski Area Sd district page for the complete list.