- Enrollment
- 2,711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Mcknight El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mcknight El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421701000268
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcknight El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #23 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcknight El Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcknight El Sch ranks #23 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421701000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Mcknight El Sch grew from 798 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 421701000268 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 15.4:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students)
Mcknight El Sch grew from 798 students in 2022-23 to 838 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcknight El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Alleghen
North Allegheny Hs
2,711 students
- This school 875
Mcknight El Sch
875 students
- Marshall Ms 847
Marshall Ms
847 students
- Marshall El Sc 800
Marshall El Sch
800 students
- Franklin El Sc 718
Franklin El Sch
718 students
- Carson Ms 652
Carson Ms
652 students
What this shows Mcknight El Sch reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcknight El Sch compares
Mcknight El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Asian 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Mcknight El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Allegheny Sd reports $19,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcknight El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcknight El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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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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
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
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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 (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcknight El Sch
How many students attend Mcknight El Sch?
Mcknight El Sch has 875 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcknight El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcknight El Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcknight El Sch?
15.3% of students at Mcknight El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcknight El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mcknight El Sch is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcknight El Sch?
Mcknight El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mcknight El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcknight El Sch ranks #23 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 North Allegheny Sd?
Besides Mcknight El Sch, North Allegheny Sd also operates North Allegheny Hs (2,711 students), Marshall Ms (847 students), and Marshall El Sch (800 students). See the North Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.