- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensburg, PA
Nicely El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Nicely El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421092005165
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicely El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicely El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicely El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greensburg, PA.
School address
District: Greensburg Salem Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421092005165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Nicely El Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421092005165 · Greensburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Greensburg-Salem Hs (784 students)
Nicely El Sch held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Nicely El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greensburg-Sal
Greensburg-Salem Hs
784 students
- Greensburg-Sal
Greensburg-Salem Ms
568 students
- Amos K Hutchin
Amos K Hutchinson El Sch
521 students
- This school 296
Nicely El Sch
296 students
- Metzgar El Sch 256
Metzgar El Sch
256 students
What this shows Nicely El Sch reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicely El Sch compares
Nicely 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$16,318
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Two or More 17.6%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Nicely El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greensburg Salem Sd reports $16,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicely El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensburg-Salem Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensburg-Salem Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amos K Hutchinson El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metzgar El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicely El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Greensburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mountain View El Sch
Standard public school
534 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Amos K Hutchinson El Sch
Standard public school
521 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Maxwell El Sch
Standard public school
380 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Point El Sch
Standard public school
372 students 13.8:1 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicely El Sch
How many students attend Nicely El Sch?
Nicely El Sch has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicely El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicely El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicely El Sch?
52.9% of students at Nicely El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicely El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Nicely El Sch is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Greensburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicely El Sch?
Nicely El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nicely El Sch rank among elementary schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicely El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greensburg, 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 Greensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Greensburg Salem Sd?
Besides Nicely El Sch, Greensburg Salem Sd also operates Greensburg-Salem Hs (784 students), Greensburg-Salem Ms (568 students), and Amos K Hutchinson El Sch (521 students). See the Greensburg Salem Sd district page for the complete list.