- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
O'block El Sch
Federal NCES profile for O'block El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421935000427
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'block El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #46 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
O'block El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'block El Sch ranks #46 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Plum Borough Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421935000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
O'block El Sch held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421935000427 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 16:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Shs (1,220 students)
O'block El Sch held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
O'block El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Shs
Plum Shs
1,220 students
- Pivik El Sch
Pivik El Sch
740 students
- Plum Ms
Plum Ms
550 students
- Holiday Park I
Holiday Park Intermediate Sch
513 students
- This school
O'block El Sch
512 students
What this shows O'block El Sch reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'block El Sch compares
O'block 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,422
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, O'block El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plum Borough Sd reports $15,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'block El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pivik El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plum Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holiday Park Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'block El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'block El Sch
How many students attend O'block El Sch?
O'block El Sch has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'block El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at O'block El Sch is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O'block El Sch?
32.9% of students at O'block El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'block El Sch?
The largest demographic group at O'block El Sch is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'block El Sch?
O'block El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 O'block El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, O'block El Sch ranks #46 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Plum Borough Sd?
Besides O'block El Sch, Plum Borough Sd also operates Plum Shs (1,220 students), Pivik El Sch (740 students), and Plum Ms (550 students). See the Plum Borough Sd district page for the complete list.