Enrollment
296
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicely El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicely El Sch
Nicely El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Greensburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mountain View El Sch (534 students): Nicely El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.1:1).
Greensburg Salem Sd also operates Greensburg-Salem Hs (784 students) and Greensburg-Salem Ms (568 students) alongside Nicely El Sch.
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 Nicely El Sch compares
Nicely 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greensburg Salem Sd, which includes Nicely El Sch.
$15,764
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 36.6%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Nicely El Sch a good school?
Nicely El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 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.
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