- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ligonier, PA
Mellon El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mellon El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421371005361
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mellon El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ligonier · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mellon El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, PA.
School address
District: Ligonier Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421371005361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mellon El Sch held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421371005361 · Ligonier, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students)
Mellon El Sch held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mellon El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ligonier Valle
Ligonier Valley Hs
434 students
- This school
Mellon El Sch
395 students
- Ligonier Valle
Ligonier Valley Ms
268 students
- Laurel Valley
Laurel Valley El Sch
238 students
What this shows Mellon El Sch reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mellon El Sch compares
Mellon 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,075
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Mellon El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ligonier Valley Sd reports $20,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mellon El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ligonier Valley Ms | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mellon El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mellon El Sch
How many students attend Mellon El Sch?
Mellon El Sch has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ligonier, PA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mellon El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mellon El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mellon El Sch?
100.0% of students at Mellon El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mellon El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mellon El Sch is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Ligonier, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mellon El Sch?
Mellon 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 Mellon El Sch rank among public schools in Ligonier?
By Resource Investment Index, Mellon El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ligonier, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ligonier Valley Sd?
Besides Mellon El Sch, Ligonier Valley Sd also operates Ligonier Valley Hs (434 students), Ligonier Valley Ms (268 students), and Laurel Valley El Sch (238 students). See the Ligonier Valley Sd district page for the complete list.