- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420351009978 · Bethel Park, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 11.9:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students)
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Park Hs
Bethel Park Hs
1,244 students
- Independence M
Independence Ms
602 students
- This school
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
597 students
- Abraham Lincol 348
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
348 students
- Bethel Memoria 342
Bethel Memorial El Sch
342 students
- Benjamin Frank 338
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
338 students
What this shows Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms compares
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,188
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
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.
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
District finance for Bethel Park Sd reports $21,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~597 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.