Enrollment
597
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel Park, PA
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
Federal NCES profile for Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420351009978
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethel Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, PA.
School address
District: Bethel Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420351009978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, enrolling 597 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bethel Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bethel Memorial El Sch (342 students): Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students) and Independence Ms (602 students) alongside Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms compares
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel Park Sd, which includes Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms.
$20,721
Per student
+15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.5%
State 26.4%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Standard public school
338 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
George Washington El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
William Penn El Sch
Standard public school
212 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
How many students attend Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms has 597 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms?
17.7% of students at Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms?
The largest demographic group at Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms rank among elementary schools in Bethel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park on the city page.
Is Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms a good school?
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bethel Park Sd?
Besides Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms, Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students), Independence Ms (602 students), and Abraham Lincoln El Sch (348 students). See the Bethel Park Sd district page for the complete list.
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