- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aliquippa, PA
Margaret Ross El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Ross El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421203009954
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Ross El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Aliquippa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Ross El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Ross El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, PA.
School address
District: Hopewell Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421203009954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Margaret Ross El Sch shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421203009954 · Aliquippa, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 12.3:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopewell Jhs (657 students)
Margaret Ross El Sch shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Margaret Ross El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopewell Jhs
Hopewell Jhs
657 students
- Hopewell Shs
Hopewell Shs
614 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
323 students
- Independence E 228
Independence El Sch
228 students
- This school 185
Margaret Ross El Sch
185 students
What this shows Margaret Ross El Sch reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Ross El Sch compares
Margaret Ross El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$18,991
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Margaret Ross El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopewell Area Sd reports $18,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret Ross El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Ross El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Aliquippa
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Jhs
Standard public school
657 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Aliquippa El Sch
Standard public school
480 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell El Sch
Standard public school
323 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Independence El Sch
Standard public school
228 students 12:1 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Ross El Sch
How many students attend Margaret Ross El Sch?
Margaret Ross El Sch has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aliquippa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Ross El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Ross El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Margaret Ross El Sch?
37.4% of students at Margaret Ross El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Ross El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Ross El Sch is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Aliquippa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Ross El Sch?
Margaret Ross El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Margaret Ross El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aliquippa?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Ross El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Aliquippa, 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 Aliquippa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopewell Area Sd?
Besides Margaret Ross El Sch, Hopewell Area Sd also operates Hopewell Jhs (657 students), Hopewell Shs (614 students), and Hopewell El Sch (323 students). See the Hopewell Area Sd district page for the complete list.