- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jeannette, PA
Mccullough El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mccullough El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421866004490
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccullough El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jeannette · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccullough El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccullough El Sch ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Trafford Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421866004490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mccullough El Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421866004490 · Jeannette, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students)
Mccullough El Sch held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mccullough El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Trafford
Penn Trafford Hs
1,167 students
- Penn Ms
Penn Ms
518 students
- This school 448
Mccullough El Sch
448 students
- Sunrise El Sch 412
Sunrise El Sch
412 students
- Harrison Park 409
Harrison Park El Sch
409 students
- Trafford Ms 354
Trafford Ms
354 students
What this shows Mccullough El Sch reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccullough El Sch compares
Mccullough 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$14,981
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Mccullough El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Trafford Sd reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccullough El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Trafford Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trafford Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccullough El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Jeannette
1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccullough El Sch
How many students attend Mccullough El Sch?
Mccullough El Sch has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jeannette, PA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccullough El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccullough El Sch is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccullough El Sch?
20.4% of students at Mccullough El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccullough El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mccullough El Sch is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Jeannette, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccullough El Sch?
Mccullough El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mccullough El Sch rank among public schools in Jeannette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccullough El Sch ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jeannette, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jeannette on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Trafford Sd?
Besides Mccullough El Sch, Penn-Trafford Sd also operates Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students), Penn Ms (518 students), and Sunrise El Sch (412 students). See the Penn-Trafford Sd district page for the complete list.