Enrollment
447
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leechburg, PA
Kiski Area North Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kiski Area North Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421284007278
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiski Area North Primary Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leechburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiski Area North Primary Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area North Primary Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, PA.
School address
District: Kiski Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421284007278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kiski Area North Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kiski Area North Primary Sch
Kiski Area North Primary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #429.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students) and Kiski Area Ihs (518 students) alongside Kiski Area North Primary Sch.
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 North Primary Sch compares
Kiski Area North Primary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$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
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 91.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Kiski Area North Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kiski Area Sd, which includes Kiski Area North Primary Sch.
$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 North 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area Upper El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area East Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area South Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiski Area North Primary Sch'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
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kiski Area North Primary Sch
How many students attend Kiski Area North Primary Sch?
Kiski Area North Primary Sch has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leechburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area North Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area North Primary Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiski Area North Primary Sch?
39.8% of students at Kiski Area North 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 North Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kiski Area North Primary Sch is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Leechburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiski Area North Primary Sch?
Kiski Area North Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Primary Sch rank among public schools in Leechburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiski Area North Primary Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leechburg, 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 Leechburg on the city page.
Is Kiski Area North Primary Sch a good school?
Kiski Area North Primary Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 North 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.
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