- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, PA
Klein El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Klein El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421149002046
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klein El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Klein El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klein El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Harbor Creek Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421149002046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Klein El Sch held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 421149002046 · Erie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Creek Senior Hs (692 students)
Klein El Sch held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Klein El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Creek S
Harbor Creek Senior Hs
692 students
- Rolling Ridge
Rolling Ridge El Sch
472 students
- Harbor Creek J
Harbor Creek Junior Hs
330 students
- Clark El Sch
Clark El Sch
303 students
- This school
Klein El Sch
282 students
What this shows Klein El Sch reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Klein El Sch compares
Klein El Sch 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$15,299
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Klein El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harbor Creek Sd reports $15,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Klein El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Creek Senior Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Ridge El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbor Creek Junior Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klein El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Erie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Montessori Regional Cs
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Iroquois El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
515 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
Standard public school
488 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Klein El Sch
How many students attend Klein El Sch?
Klein El Sch has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Klein El Sch is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klein El Sch?
40.2% of students at Klein El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klein El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Klein El Sch is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klein El Sch?
Klein El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Klein El Sch rank among elementary schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Klein El Sch ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Harbor Creek Sd?
Besides Klein El Sch, Harbor Creek Sd also operates Harbor Creek Senior Hs (692 students), Rolling Ridge El Sch (472 students), and Harbor Creek Junior Hs (330 students). See the Harbor Creek Sd district page for the complete list.