- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckees Rocks, PA
Montour El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Montour El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421572007607
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montour El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mckees Rocks · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montour El Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montour El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mckees Rocks, PA.
School address
District: Montour Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421572007607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Montour El Sch held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 80.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 421572007607 · Mckees Rocks, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,276 enr · 16.4:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montour Hs (1,004 students)
Montour El Sch held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.4 → 80.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Montour El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Montour El Sch
1,276 students
- Montour Hs
Montour Hs
1,004 students
- David E Willia
David E Williams Ms
952 students
What this shows Montour El Sch reports 1,276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montour El Sch compares
Montour 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,276
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,921
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Montour El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montour Sd reports $19,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montour El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montour Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David E Williams Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montour El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montour El Sch
How many students attend Montour El Sch?
Montour El Sch has 1,276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckees Rocks, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 1,223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montour El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Montour El Sch is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montour El Sch?
24.9% of students at Montour El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montour El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Montour El Sch is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Mckees Rocks, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montour El Sch?
Montour El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Montour El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mckees Rocks?
By Resource Investment Index, Montour El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mckees Rocks, 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 Montour Sd?
Besides Montour El Sch, Montour Sd also operates Montour Hs (1,004 students) and David E Williams Ms (952 students). See the Montour Sd district page for the complete list.