- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 421920006622 · Pittston, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 17:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittston Area Shs (1,055 students)
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittston Area
Pittston Area Shs
1,055 students
- Pittston Area
Pittston Area Ms
761 students
- This school
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
730 students
- Martin F Quinn
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Ctr
701 students
What this shows Pittston City Intrmd Ctr reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittston City Intrmd Ctr compares
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~730 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), up 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.