- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muse, PA
Muse El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Muse El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420489007614
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muse El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 759
- students enrolled
Muse El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canon-Mcmillan Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420489007614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Muse El Sch held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420489007614 · Muse, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 17.7:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students)
Muse El Sch held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Muse El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon-Mcmillan
Canon-Mcmillan Shs
1,660 students
- Canonsburg Ms
Canonsburg Ms
836 students
- This school
Muse El Sch
759 students
- South Central 450
South Central El
450 students
- North Strabane 415
North Strabane Intrmd Sch
415 students
- Cecil Intrmd S 412
Cecil Intrmd Sch
412 students
What this shows Muse El Sch reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muse El Sch compares
Muse 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,313
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Muse El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canon-Mcmillan Sd reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muse El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon-Mcmillan Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canonsburg Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Strabane Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muse El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muse El Sch
How many students attend Muse El Sch?
Muse El Sch has 759 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muse, PA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muse El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Muse El Sch is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muse El Sch?
29.2% of students at Muse El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muse El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Muse El Sch is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Muse, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muse El Sch?
Muse El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Canon-Mcmillan Sd?
Besides Muse El Sch, Canon-Mcmillan Sd also operates Canon-Mcmillan Shs (1,660 students), Canonsburg Ms (836 students), and South Central El (450 students). See the Canon-Mcmillan Sd district page for the complete list.