- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Munhall, PA
Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Park 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 422279000259
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Munhall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Park El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munhall, PA.
School address
District: Steel Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422279000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Park El Sch held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 422279000259 · Munhall, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Steel Valley Ms (429 students)
Park El Sch held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Park El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steel Valley M
Steel Valley Ms
429 students
- Steel Valley S
Steel Valley Shs
415 students
- This school
Park El Sch
340 students
- Barrett El Sch
Barrett El Sch
225 students
What this shows Park El Sch reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park El Sch compares
Park 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,354
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 340 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.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Steel Valley Sd reports $24,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steel Valley Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrett El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Munhall
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park El Sch
How many students attend Park El Sch?
Park El Sch has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Munhall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Park El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park El Sch?
100.0% of students at Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Park El Sch is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Munhall, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park El Sch?
Park 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 Park El Sch rank among public schools in Munhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Park El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Munhall, 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 Steel Valley Sd?
Besides Park El Sch, Steel Valley Sd also operates Steel Valley Ms (429 students), Steel Valley Shs (415 students), and Barrett El Sch (225 students). See the Steel Valley Sd district page for the complete list.