Enrollment
518
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiski Area Ihs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiski Area Ihs
Kiski Area Ihs is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 36% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 480 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students) and Kiski Area Upper El Sch (502 students) alongside Kiski Area Ihs.
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 Kiski Area Ihs compares
Kiski Area Ihs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,725
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiski Area Sd, which includes Kiski Area Ihs.
$15,725
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 46.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle 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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vandergrift on the city page.
Is Kiski Area Ihs a good school?
Kiski Area Ihs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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