- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Altoona, PA
Logan El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Logan El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420234000933
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logan El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Logan El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Logan El Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, PA.
School address
District: Altoona Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420234000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Logan El Sch held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420234000933 · Altoona, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students)
Logan El Sch held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Logan El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Altoona Area H
Altoona Area Hs
2,255 students
- Altoona Area J
Altoona Area Jr Hs
1,578 students
- Juniata Gap El 490
Juniata Gap El Sch
490 students
- Juniata El Sch 470
Juniata El Sch
470 students
- Pleasant Valle 439
Pleasant Valley El Sch
439 students
- This school 428
Logan El Sch
428 students
What this shows Logan El Sch reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Logan El Sch compares
Logan 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,958
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Logan El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Altoona Area Sd reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Logan El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Altoona Area Jr Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Logan El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Altoona
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Juniata Gap El Sch
Standard public school
490 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Juniata El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Standard public school
439 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Mowrie a Ebner El Sch
Standard public school
349 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Penn-Lincoln El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Irving El Sch
Standard public school
267 students 15.7:1 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Logan El Sch
How many students attend Logan El Sch?
Logan El Sch has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Altoona, PA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Logan El Sch?
66.1% of students at Logan El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Logan El Sch is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Altoona, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan El Sch?
Logan El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Logan El Sch rank among elementary schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Logan El Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Altoona, 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 Altoona on the city page.
What other schools are in Altoona Area Sd?
Besides Logan El Sch, Altoona Area Sd also operates Altoona Area Hs (2,255 students), Altoona Area Jr Hs (1,578 students), and Juniata Gap El Sch (490 students). See the Altoona Area Sd district page for the complete list.