- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tionesta, PA
North Clarion Co El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Clarion Co El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421713005139
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Clarion Co El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Tionesta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Clarion Co El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Clarion Co El Sch ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA.
School address
District: North Clarion County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421713005139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
North Clarion Co El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421713005139 · Tionesta, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.4:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Clarion Co Jshs (293 students)
North Clarion Co El Sch held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How North Clarion Co El Sch compares
North Clarion Co 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, North Clarion Co El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for North Clarion County Sd reports $16,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Clarion Co El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clarion Co Jshs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Clarion Co El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Tionesta
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Clarion Co El Sch
How many students attend North Clarion Co El Sch?
North Clarion Co El Sch has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tionesta, PA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Clarion Co El Sch?
44.7% of students at North Clarion Co El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Clarion Co El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Clarion Co El Sch is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Tionesta, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Clarion Co El Sch?
North Clarion Co El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Clarion Co El Sch rank among schools in Tionesta?
By Resource Investment Index, North Clarion Co El Sch ranks #4 of 4 schools in Tionesta, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Clarion County Sd?
Besides North Clarion Co El Sch, North Clarion County Sd also operates North Clarion Co Jshs (293 students). See the North Clarion County Sd district page for the complete list.