Enrollment
448
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccullough El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccullough El Sch
Mccullough El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 896 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jeannette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harrison Park El Sch (409 students): Mccullough El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Penn-Trafford Sd also operates Penn Trafford Hs (1,167 students) and Penn Ms (518 students) alongside Mccullough 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 Mccullough El Sch compares
Mccullough 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,629
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Trafford Sd, which includes Mccullough El Sch.
$14,629
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 41.2%
Federal 4.7%
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 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
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~448 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mccullough El Sch a good school?
Mccullough El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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