Enrollment
688
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Neshannock Memorial El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421644002688
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neshannock Memorial El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neshannock Memorial El Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neshannock Memorial El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Neshannock Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421644002688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neshannock Memorial El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Neshannock Memorial El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 688 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 558 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #548, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 688 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Castle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students): Neshannock Memorial El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15:1).
Its district, Neshannock Township Sd, also runs Neshannock Jshs (545 students).
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 Neshannock Memorial El Sch compares
Neshannock Memorial El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$15,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Neshannock Memorial El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neshannock Township Sd, which includes Neshannock Memorial El Sch.
$15,612
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 Neshannock Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshannock Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neshannock Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Standard public school
736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Laurel El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Neshannock Memorial El Sch
How many students attend Neshannock Memorial El Sch?
Neshannock Memorial El Sch has 688 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Memorial El Sch is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neshannock Memorial El Sch?
26.7% of students at Neshannock Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neshannock Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Neshannock Memorial El Sch is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neshannock Memorial El Sch?
Neshannock Memorial El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Neshannock Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Neshannock Memorial El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
Is Neshannock Memorial El Sch a good school?
Neshannock Memorial El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Neshannock Township Sd?
Besides Neshannock Memorial El Sch, Neshannock Township Sd also operates Neshannock Jshs (545 students). See the Neshannock Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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