Enrollment
761
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittston, PA
Pittston Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pittston Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421920006385
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittston Area Ms earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pittston · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittston Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA.
School address
District: Pittston Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421920006385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittston Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittston Area Ms
Pittston Area Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 761 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 160 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 761 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Pittston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pittston City Intrmd Ctr (730 students): Pittston Area Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 17:1).
Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students) and Pittston City Intrmd Ctr (730 students) alongside Pittston Area Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pittston Area Ms compares
Pittston Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$14,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Pittston Area Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittston Area Sd, which includes Pittston Area Ms.
$14,939
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 35.2%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pittston Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittston City Intrmd Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittston Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittston Area Ms
How many students attend Pittston Area Ms?
Pittston Area Ms has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittston Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittston Area Ms is 14.1:1, 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 Pittston Area Ms?
53.4% of students at Pittston Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittston Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pittston Area Ms is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Pittston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittston Area Ms?
Pittston Area Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittston Area Ms rank among public schools in Pittston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston Area Ms ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittston on the city page.
Is Pittston Area Ms a good school?
Pittston Area Ms earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittston Area Sd?
Besides Pittston Area Ms, Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students), Pittston City Intrmd Ctr (730 students), and Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr (701 students). See the Pittston Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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