Enrollment
367
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcclellan El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcclellan El Sch
Mcclellan El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 367 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #406, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 734 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): Mcclellan El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
West Jefferson Hills Sd also operates Thomas Jefferson Hs (1,041 students) and Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch (856 students) alongside Mcclellan El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcclellan El Sch compares
Mcclellan El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Jefferson Hills Sd, which includes Mcclellan El Sch.
$15,682
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 26.2%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mcclellan El Sch a good school?
Mcclellan El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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