- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Neshannock Memorial El Sch held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421644002688 · New Castle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 16.8:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshannock Jshs (545 students)
Neshannock Memorial El Sch held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Neshannock Memorial El Sch compares
Neshannock Memorial 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,873
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
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.
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
District finance for Neshannock Township Sd reports $15,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
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736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
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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
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 (~688 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.