- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Grove, PA
Pine Grove El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pine Grove El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421914003909
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Grove El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pine Grove · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Grove El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine Grove, PA.
School address
District: Pine Grove Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421914003909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Pine Grove El Sch shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 421914003909 · Pine Grove, PA Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 12.8:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Grove Area Hs (495 students)
Pine Grove El Sch shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pine Grove El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pine Grove El Sch
563 students
- Pine Grove Are
Pine Grove Area Hs
495 students
- Pine Grove Are
Pine Grove Area Ms
411 students
What this shows Pine Grove El Sch reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Grove El Sch compares
Pine Grove El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,140
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Pine Grove El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Grove Area Sd reports $15,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Grove El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Grove El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Grove El Sch
How many students attend Pine Grove El Sch?
Pine Grove El Sch has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove El Sch is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Pine Grove El Sch?
44.5% of students at Pine Grove El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Grove El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pine Grove El Sch is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Pine Grove, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Grove El Sch?
Pine Grove El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Pine Grove El Sch rank among public schools in Pine Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Grove El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine Grove, 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 Pine Grove Area Sd?
Besides Pine Grove El Sch, Pine Grove Area Sd also operates Pine Grove Area Hs (495 students) and Pine Grove Area Ms (411 students). See the Pine Grove Area Sd district page for the complete list.