- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mercersburg, PA
Mercersburg El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mercersburg El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422274006282
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercersburg El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mercersburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercersburg El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercersburg El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mercersburg, PA.
School address
District: Tuscarora Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422274006282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mercersburg El Sch held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422274006282 · Mercersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Buchanan Hs (721 students)
Mercersburg El Sch held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mercersburg El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Buchanan
James Buchanan Hs
721 students
- James Buchanan
James Buchanan Ms
535 students
- St Thomas El S
St Thomas El Sch
297 students
- This school 232
Mercersburg El Sch
232 students
- Montgomery El 212
Montgomery El Sch
212 students
- Mountain View 185
Mountain View El Sch
185 students
What this shows Mercersburg El Sch reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercersburg El Sch compares
Mercersburg 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,360
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Mercersburg El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Tuscarora Sd reports $16,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercersburg El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Buchanan Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Thomas El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercersburg El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Mercersburg
2 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercersburg El Sch
How many students attend Mercersburg El Sch?
Mercersburg El Sch has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mercersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercersburg El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Mercersburg El Sch?
100.0% of students at Mercersburg El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercersburg El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mercersburg El Sch is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Mercersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercersburg El Sch?
Mercersburg El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mercersburg El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mercersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercersburg El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mercersburg, 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 Mercersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscarora Sd?
Besides Mercersburg El Sch, Tuscarora Sd also operates James Buchanan Hs (721 students), James Buchanan Ms (535 students), and St Thomas El Sch (297 students). See the Tuscarora Sd district page for the complete list.