- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Kiski Area North Primary Sch shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 421284007278 · Leechburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students)
Kiski Area North Primary Sch shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kiski Area North 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
- This school
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 North Primary Sch reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiski Area North Primary Sch compares
Kiski Area North Primary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.