- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Mcclellan El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mcclellan El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422559000519
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclellan El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #56 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclellan El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclellan El Sch ranks #56 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: West Jefferson Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422559000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mcclellan El Sch held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 422559000519 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students)
Mcclellan El Sch held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcclellan El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Hs
1,041 students
- Jefferson Hill
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
856 students
- Pleasant Hills
Pleasant Hills Ms
813 students
- Gill Hall El S
Gill Hall El Sch
424 students
- This school 367
Mcclellan El Sch
367 students
What this shows Mcclellan El Sch reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclellan El Sch compares
Mcclellan 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 56% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,215
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
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 74.1%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Mcclellan El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for West Jefferson Hills Sd reports $16,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclellan El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gill Hall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclellan El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
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Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclellan El Sch
How many students attend Mcclellan El Sch?
Mcclellan El Sch has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclellan El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclellan El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcclellan El Sch?
25.3% of students at Mcclellan El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclellan El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mcclellan El Sch is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclellan El Sch?
Mcclellan El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mcclellan El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclellan El Sch ranks #56 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in West Jefferson Hills Sd?
Besides Mcclellan El Sch, West Jefferson Hills Sd also operates Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students), Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (856 students), and Pleasant Hills Ms (813 students). See the West Jefferson Hills Sd district page for the complete list.