- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saxonburg, PA
Knoch Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Knoch Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422193000645
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoch Primary Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saxonburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoch Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Primary Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saxonburg, PA.
School address
District: Knoch Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422193000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Knoch Primary Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 422193000645 · Saxonburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoch Hs (704 students)
Knoch Primary Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Knoch Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoch Hs
Knoch Hs
704 students
- This school
Knoch Primary Sch
536 students
- Knoch Ms
Knoch Ms
479 students
- Knoch Intermed
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
296 students
What this shows Knoch Primary Sch reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoch Primary Sch compares
Knoch Primary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$16,439
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Knoch Primary 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 Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoch Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knoch Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knoch Intermediate El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoch Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knoch Primary Sch
How many students attend Knoch Primary Sch?
Knoch Primary Sch has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saxonburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoch Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoch Primary Sch is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knoch Primary Sch?
32.1% of students at Knoch Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoch Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Knoch Primary Sch is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Saxonburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoch Primary Sch?
Knoch Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Primary Sch rank among public schools in Saxonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoch Primary Sch ranks #3 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 Primary Sch, Knoch Sd also operates Knoch Hs (704 students), Knoch Ms (479 students), and Knoch Intermediate El Sch (296 students). See the Knoch Sd district page for the complete list.