- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcadoo, PA
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms
Federal NCES profile for Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421170007456
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 900
- students enrolled
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170007456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 421170007456 · Mcadoo, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 20.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazleton Area
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- Heights Terrac 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- West Hazleton 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- This school 900
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms
900 students
What this shows Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms compares
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,485
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 900 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 31.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms
How many students attend Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms?
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms has 900 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcadoo, PA. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms is 20.9:1, which is 54% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms?
100.0% of students at Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms?
The largest demographic group at Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Mcadoo, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms?
Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides Mcadoo-Kelayres El/Ms, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students), Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students), and Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.