- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Penn Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Penn Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421859007532
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Hills El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #60 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn Hills El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Hills El Sch ranks #60 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Penn Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421859007532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Penn Hills El Sch held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.5 → 93.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 421859007532 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,228 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Hills Shs (1,049 students)
Penn Hills El Sch held near 1,238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.5 → 93.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penn Hills El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Penn Hills El Sch
1,228 students
- Penn Hills Shs
Penn Hills Shs
1,049 students
- Linton Ms
Linton Ms
626 students
What this shows Penn Hills El Sch reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Hills El Sch compares
Penn Hills 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$20,293
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
White 22.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Penn Hills El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn Hills Sd reports $20,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Hills Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linton Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Hills El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
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Ohara El Sch
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Whitehall El Sch
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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 (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Hills El Sch
How many students attend Penn Hills El Sch?
Penn Hills El Sch has 1,228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,279 (2022-23) → 1,238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Penn Hills El Sch?
99.9% of students at Penn Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Penn Hills El Sch is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Hills El Sch?
Penn Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Penn Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Hills El Sch ranks #60 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 Penn Hills Sd?
Besides Penn Hills El Sch, Penn Hills Sd also operates Penn Hills Shs (1,049 students) and Linton Ms (626 students). See the Penn Hills Sd district page for the complete list.