- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, TX
Pittsburg El
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburg El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483501003938
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburg El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburg El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, TX.
School address
District: Pittsburg Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483501003938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Pittsburg El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 483501003938 · Pittsburg, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg H S (671 students)
Pittsburg El shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pittsburg El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg H S
Pittsburg H S
671 students
- This school
Pittsburg El
480 students
- Pittsburg Pri
Pittsburg Pri
426 students
- Pittsburg Int
Pittsburg Int
369 students
- Pittsburg J H
Pittsburg J H
299 students
What this shows Pittsburg El reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburg El compares
Pittsburg El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 34.6%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Pittsburg El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg Isd reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburg El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburg El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg El
How many students attend Pittsburg El?
Pittsburg El has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Pittsburg El?
71.2% of students at Pittsburg El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburg El?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburg El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburg El?
Pittsburg El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburg El rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Isd?
Besides Pittsburg El, Pittsburg Isd also operates Pittsburg H S (671 students), Pittsburg Pri (426 students), and Pittsburg Int (369 students). See the Pittsburg Isd district page for the complete list.