- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Ohara El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ohara El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421007000461
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohara El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #31 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohara El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohara El Sch ranks #31 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Fox Chapel Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421007000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ohara El Sch grew from 679 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 421007000461 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 14:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students)
Ohara El Sch grew from 679 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ohara El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fox Chapel Are
Fox Chapel Area Hs
1,360 students
- Dorseyville Ms
Dorseyville Ms
981 students
- This school
Ohara El Sch
726 students
- Kerr El Sch 426
Kerr El Sch
426 students
- Fairview El Sc 387
Fairview El Sch
387 students
- Hartwood El Sc 386
Hartwood El Sch
386 students
What this shows Ohara El Sch reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohara El Sch compares
Ohara 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 77% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Ohara El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox Chapel Area Sd reports $23,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohara El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Area Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorseyville Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kerr El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartwood El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohara El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
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Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohara El Sch
How many students attend Ohara El Sch?
Ohara El Sch has 726 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohara El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohara El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ohara El Sch?
13.4% of students at Ohara El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohara El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ohara El Sch is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohara El Sch?
Ohara El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Ohara El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohara El Sch ranks #31 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 Fox Chapel Area Sd?
Besides Ohara El Sch, Fox Chapel Area Sd also operates Fox Chapel Area Hs (1,360 students), Dorseyville Ms (981 students), and Kerr El Sch (426 students). See the Fox Chapel Area Sd district page for the complete list.