- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mars, PA
Mars Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mars Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421479001155
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mars Area El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mars · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mars Area El Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mars Area El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mars, PA.
School address
District: Mars Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421479001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Mars Area El Sch held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 421479001155 · Mars, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 17.3:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mars Area Shs (1,044 students)
Mars Area El Sch held near 927 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mars Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mars Area Shs
Mars Area Shs
1,044 students
- This school
Mars Area El Sch
880 students
- Mars Area Cent
Mars Area Centennial Sch
627 students
- Mars Area Ms
Mars Area Ms
563 students
- Mars Area Prim
Mars Area Primary Ctr
506 students
What this shows Mars Area El Sch reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mars Area El Sch compares
Mars Area 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 79% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Mars Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mars Area Sd reports $12,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mars Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Area Centennial Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mars Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mars Area Primary Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mars Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mars
2 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 (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mars Area El Sch
How many students attend Mars Area El Sch?
Mars Area El Sch has 880 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mars, PA. CCD year-over-year: 907 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mars Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mars Area El Sch is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mars Area El Sch?
12.1% of students at Mars Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mars Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mars Area El Sch is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Mars, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mars Area El Sch?
Mars Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mars Area El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mars?
By Resource Investment Index, Mars Area El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mars, 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 Mars on the city page.
What other schools are in Mars Area Sd?
Besides Mars Area El Sch, Mars Area Sd also operates Mars Area Shs (1,044 students), Mars Area Centennial Sch (627 students), and Mars Area Ms (563 students). See the Mars Area Sd district page for the complete list.