- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pittston Area Ms held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421920006385 · Pittston, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 14.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students)
Pittston Area Ms held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.7 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittston Area Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittston Area
Pittston Area Shs
1,055 students
- This school
Pittston Area Ms
761 students
- Pittston City
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
730 students
- Martin F Quinn
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
701 students
What this shows Pittston Area Ms reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittston Area Ms compares
Pittston Area Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,612
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
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.
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
District finance for Pittston Area Sd reports $15,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~761 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.