Enrollment
43
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 420993307194
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt — Danville, PA
Federal NCES profile for North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Central Secure Trmnt Unt · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Central Secure Trmnt Unt compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt reports 43 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 84% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 22 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Central Secure Trmnt Unt compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.6:1 | ▼ 81% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.6:1
students per teacher
— 81% below state mean
Top 2% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 22 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
Enrollment 43 Top 2% in Pennsylvania — larger than 98% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 2.6:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420993307194
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 16.3%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 22:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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Frequently asked questions about North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
How many students attend North Central Secure Trmnt Unt?
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt has 43 students enrolled. It is a other school in Danville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt is 2.6:1, which is 81% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 84% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Secure Trmnt Unt?
The largest demographic group at North Central Secure Trmnt Unt is African American at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Danville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Secure Trmnt Unt?
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.