Enrollment
730
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittston, PA
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Pittston City Intrmd Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421920006622
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pittston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pittston, PA.
School address
District: Pittston Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421920006622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittston City Intrmd Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 25% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pittston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pittston Area Ms (761 students): Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 14.1:1).
Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students) and Pittston Area Ms (761 students) alongside Pittston City Intrmd Ctr.
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 City Intrmd Ctr compares
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 5% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr 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 City Intrmd Ctr.
$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 City Intrmd Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittston Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittston City Intrmd Ctr'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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~730 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
How many students attend Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has 730 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?
61.1% of students at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Pittston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittston City Intrmd Ctr?
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 City Intrmd Ctr rank among public schools in Pittston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittston City Intrmd Ctr ranks #1 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 City Intrmd Ctr a good school?
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 City Intrmd Ctr, Pittston Area Sd also operates Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students), Pittston Area Ms (761 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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