- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcmurray, PA
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421896004255
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Valley El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mcmurray · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Valley El Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, PA.
School address
District: Peters Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421896004255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Pleasant Valley El Sch held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 421896004255 · Mcmurray, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 18.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Peters Twp Hs (1,267 students)
Pleasant Valley El Sch held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Valley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peters Twp Hs
Peters Twp Hs
1,267 students
- Peters Twp Ms
Peters Twp Ms
952 students
- Bower Hill El
Bower Hill El Sch
689 students
- Mcmurray El Sc
Mcmurray El Sch
608 students
- This school 495
Pleasant Valley El Sch
495 students
What this shows Pleasant Valley El Sch reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Valley El Sch compares
Pleasant Valley El Sch 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,683
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 495 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 90.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Pleasant Valley El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peters Township Sd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Valley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Twp Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peters Twp Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bower Hill El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcmurray El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Valley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley El Sch
How many students attend Pleasant Valley El Sch?
Pleasant Valley El Sch has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcmurray, PA. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley El Sch is 18.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Valley El Sch?
11.0% of students at Pleasant Valley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley El Sch is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Mcmurray, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley El Sch?
Pleasant Valley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pleasant Valley El Sch rank among public schools in Mcmurray?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Valley El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mcmurray, 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 Peters Township Sd?
Besides Pleasant Valley El Sch, Peters Township Sd also operates Peters Twp Hs (1,267 students), Peters Twp Ms (952 students), and Bower Hill El Sch (689 students). See the Peters Township Sd district page for the complete list.