- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apollo, PA
Kiski Area Upper El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kiski Area Upper El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421284007487
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiski Area Upper El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 502
- students enrolled
Kiski Area Upper El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kiski Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421284007487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Kiski Area Upper El Sch grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 421284007487 · Apollo, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students)
Kiski Area Upper El Sch grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kiski Area Upper El 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
- This school
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 Upper El Sch reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiski Area Upper El Sch compares
Kiski Area Upper El Sch is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
22
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Kiski Area Upper El Sch 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 Upper El 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 North Primary Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiski Area East Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar 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 Upper El 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
- 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 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kiski Area Upper El Sch
How many students attend Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
Kiski Area Upper El Sch has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apollo, PA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiski Area Upper El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
100.0% of students at Kiski Area Upper El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kiski Area Upper El Sch is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Apollo, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
Kiski Area Upper El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kiski Area Sd?
Besides Kiski Area Upper El Sch, Kiski Area Sd also operates Kiski Area Hs (1,075 students), Kiski Area Ihs (518 students), and Kiski Area North Primary Sch (447 students). See the Kiski Area Sd district page for the complete list.