- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensburg, PA
Maxwell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Maxwell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421176004394
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxwell El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxwell El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Greensburg, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421176004394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Maxwell El Sch shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 421176004394 · Greensburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students)
Maxwell El Sch shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Maxwell El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Area
Hempfield Area Shs
1,228 students
- Wendover Ms
Wendover Ms
626 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield Ms
546 students
- Stanwood El Sc
Stanwood El Sch
518 students
- West Hempfield
West Hempfield El Sch
496 students
- This school 380
Maxwell El Sch
380 students
What this shows Maxwell El Sch reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxwell El Sch compares
Maxwell 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$17,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Maxwell El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Area Sd reports $17,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxwell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wendover Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanwood El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hempfield El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxwell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Greensburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mountain View El Sch
Standard public school
534 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Amos K Hutchinson El Sch
Standard public school
521 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
West Point El Sch
Standard public school
372 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nicely El Sch
Standard public school
296 students 14.8:1 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell El Sch
How many students attend Maxwell El Sch?
Maxwell El Sch has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxwell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxwell El Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maxwell El Sch?
23.2% of students at Maxwell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxwell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Maxwell El Sch is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Greensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxwell El Sch?
Maxwell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Maxwell El Sch rank among elementary schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxwell El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Area Sd?
Besides Maxwell El Sch, Hempfield Area Sd also operates Hempfield Area Shs (1,228 students), Wendover Ms (626 students), and West Hempfield Ms (546 students). See the Hempfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.