- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mercer, PA
Mercer Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mercer Area 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 421512003157
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer Area El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mercer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer Area El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mercer, PA.
School address
District: Mercer Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421512003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mercer Area El Sch held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421512003157 · Mercer, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer Area Shs (282 students)
Mercer Area El Sch held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mercer Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mercer Area El Sch
567 students
- Mercer Area Sh
Mercer Area Shs
282 students
- Mercer Area Ms 136
Mercer Area Ms
136 students
What this shows Mercer Area El Sch reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer Area El Sch compares
Mercer Area 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,777
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Mercer Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer Area Sd reports $15,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Area Shs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Area El Sch
How many students attend Mercer Area El Sch?
Mercer Area El Sch has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mercer, PA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Area El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer Area El Sch?
100.0% of students at Mercer Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mercer Area El Sch is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Mercer, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer Area El Sch?
Mercer Area 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 Mercer Area El Sch rank among public schools in Mercer?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mercer, 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 Mercer Area Sd?
Besides Mercer Area El Sch, Mercer Area Sd also operates Mercer Area Shs (282 students) and Mercer Area Ms (136 students). See the Mercer Area Sd district page for the complete list.