- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sharon, PA
Musser El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Musser El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422133003170
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Musser El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sharon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Musser El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Musser El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, PA.
School address
District: Sharon City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422133003170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Musser El Sch held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422133003170 · Sharon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharon Hs (532 students)
Musser El Sch held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Musser El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharon Hs
Sharon Hs
532 students
- Case Avenue El
Case Avenue El Sch
483 students
- This school
Musser El Sch
324 students
- Sharon Ms
Sharon Ms
254 students
- West Hill El S
West Hill El Sch
245 students
What this shows Musser El Sch reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Musser El Sch compares
Musser 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$18,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 30.9%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Musser El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharon City Sd reports $18,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Musser El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Case Avenue El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Musser El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Sharon
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Musser El Sch
How many students attend Musser El Sch?
Musser El Sch has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sharon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Musser El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Musser El Sch is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Musser El Sch?
100.0% of students at Musser El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Musser El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Musser El Sch is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Sharon, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Musser El Sch?
Musser El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Musser El Sch rank among elementary schools in Sharon?
By Resource Investment Index, Musser El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sharon, 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 Sharon on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharon City Sd?
Besides Musser El Sch, Sharon City Sd also operates Sharon Hs (532 students), Case Avenue El Sch (483 students), and Sharon Ms (254 students). See the Sharon City Sd district page for the complete list.