- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mercersburg, PA
Montgomery El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422274002221
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mercersburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mercersburg, PA.
School address
District: Tuscarora Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422274002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Montgomery El Sch held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422274002221 · Mercersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: James Buchanan Hs (721 students)
Montgomery El Sch held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Montgomery 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
- Mercersburg El 232
Mercersburg El Sch
232 students
- This school 212
Montgomery El Sch
212 students
- Mountain View 185
Mountain View El Sch
185 students
What this shows Montgomery El Sch reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery El Sch compares
Montgomery 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Montgomery 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 Montgomery El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Mercersburg 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 Montgomery 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
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery El Sch
How many students attend Montgomery El Sch?
Montgomery El Sch has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mercersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery El Sch?
100.0% of students at Montgomery El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery El Sch is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Mercersburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery El Sch?
Montgomery El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Montgomery El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mercersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery El Sch ranks #1 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 Montgomery 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.