- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saxonburg, PA
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Knoch Intermediate El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422193000646
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoch Intermediate El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Saxonburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoch Intermediate El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Intermediate El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, PA.
School address
District: Knoch Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422193000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Knoch Intermediate El Sch held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 422193000646 · Saxonburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoch Hs (704 students)
Knoch Intermediate El Sch held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Knoch Intermediate El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoch Hs
Knoch Hs
704 students
- Knoch Primary
Knoch Primary Sch
536 students
- Knoch Ms
Knoch Ms
479 students
- This school
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
296 students
What this shows Knoch Intermediate El Sch reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoch Intermediate El Sch compares
Knoch Intermediate 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,439
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Knoch Intermediate El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knoch Sd reports $16,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knoch Intermediate El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoch Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knoch Primary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knoch Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoch Intermediate El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Saxonburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knoch Intermediate El Sch
How many students attend Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
Knoch Intermediate El Sch has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saxonburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoch Intermediate El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
28.6% of students at Knoch Intermediate El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Knoch Intermediate El Sch is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Saxonburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
Knoch Intermediate El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Knoch Intermediate El Sch rank among public schools in Saxonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Intermediate El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, 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 Knoch Sd?
Besides Knoch Intermediate El Sch, Knoch Sd also operates Knoch Hs (704 students), Knoch Primary Sch (536 students), and Knoch Ms (479 students). See the Knoch Sd district page for the complete list.