- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Pleasant, PA
Norvelt El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Norvelt El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421617004455
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norvelt El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norvelt El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norvelt El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421617004455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Norvelt El Sch grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 421617004455 · Mount Pleasant, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students)
Norvelt El Sch grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Norvelt El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Hs
597 students
- This school
Norvelt El Sch
457 students
- Ramsay El Sch
Ramsay El Sch
396 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
290 students
- Donegal El Sch 92
Donegal El Sch
92 students
What this shows Norvelt El Sch reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norvelt El Sch compares
Norvelt El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,363
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Norvelt El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Area Sd reports $15,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norvelt El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Area Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donegal El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norvelt El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norvelt El Sch
How many students attend Norvelt El Sch?
Norvelt El Sch has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Pleasant, PA. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norvelt El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Norvelt El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norvelt El Sch?
49.8% of students at Norvelt El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norvelt El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Norvelt El Sch is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norvelt El Sch?
Norvelt El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Norvelt El Sch rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Norvelt El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Besides Norvelt El Sch, Mount Pleasant Area Sd also operates Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students), Ramsay El Sch (396 students), and Mount Pleasant Area Jhs (290 students). See the Mount Pleasant Area Sd district page for the complete list.