- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellwood City, PA
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Perry Lower Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420924007372
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ellwood City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ellwood City, PA.
School address
District: Ellwood City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420924007372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 420924007372 · Ellwood City, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 11.3:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Jshs (682 students)
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Jshs
Lincoln Jshs
682 students
- North Side Pri
North Side Primary School
376 students
- This school 225
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
225 students
- Hartman Intrmd 225
Hartman Intrmd Sch
225 students
What this shows Perry Lower Intrmd Sch reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Lower Intrmd Sch compares
Perry Lower Intrmd 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$18,925
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ellwood City Area Sd reports $18,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartman Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Lower Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellwood City
2 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellwood City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
56.0% of students at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Ellwood City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Lower Intrmd Sch?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch rank among elementary schools in Ellwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Lower Intrmd Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ellwood City, 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 Ellwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellwood City Area Sd?
Besides Perry Lower Intrmd Sch, Ellwood City Area Sd also operates Lincoln Jshs (682 students), North Side Primary School (376 students), and Hartman Intrmd Sch (225 students). See the Ellwood City Area Sd district page for the complete list.