- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Florence, PA
Laurel Valley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Valley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421371006940
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Valley El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 238
- students enrolled
Laurel Valley El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ligonier Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421371006940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Laurel Valley El Sch held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421371006940 · New Florence, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students)
Laurel Valley El Sch held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Laurel Valley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ligonier Valle
Ligonier Valley Hs
434 students
- Mellon El Sch
Mellon El Sch
395 students
- Ligonier Valle
Ligonier Valley Ms
268 students
- This school
Laurel Valley El Sch
238 students
What this shows Laurel Valley El Sch reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Valley El Sch compares
Laurel Valley 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,075
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Laurel Valley El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ligonier Valley Sd reports $20,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Valley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mellon El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ligonier Valley Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Valley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Valley El Sch
How many students attend Laurel Valley El Sch?
Laurel Valley El Sch has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Florence, PA. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Valley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Valley El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Laurel Valley El Sch?
100.0% of students at Laurel Valley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Valley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Valley El Sch is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in New Florence, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Valley El Sch?
Laurel Valley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Besides Laurel Valley El Sch, Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students), Mellon El Sch (395 students), and Ligonier Valley Ms (268 students). See the Ligonier Valley Sd district page for the complete list.