- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Mohawk El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mohawk El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421554007129
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohawk El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohawk El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Mohawk Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421554007129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mohawk El Sch held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 421554007129 · New Castle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 15.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mohawk Shs (406 students)
Mohawk El Sch held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mohawk El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mohawk El Sch
709 students
- Mohawk Shs
Mohawk Shs
406 students
- Mohawk Jhs
Mohawk Jhs
329 students
What this shows Mohawk El Sch reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohawk El Sch compares
Mohawk 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,872
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Mohawk El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mohawk Area Sd reports $15,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mohawk El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Shs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Jhs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohawk El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Standard public school
736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Laurel El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mohawk El Sch
How many students attend Mohawk El Sch?
Mohawk El Sch has 709 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohawk El Sch?
31.6% of students at Mohawk El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohawk El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mohawk El Sch is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohawk El Sch?
Mohawk El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohawk El Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Mohawk Area Sd?
Besides Mohawk El Sch, Mohawk Area Sd also operates Mohawk Shs (406 students) and Mohawk Jhs (329 students). See the Mohawk Area Sd district page for the complete list.