- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gibsonia, PA
Poff El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Poff El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421140000178
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poff El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Gibsonia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Poff El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poff El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Gibsonia, PA.
School address
District: Hampton Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421140000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Poff El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421140000178 · Gibsonia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampton Hs (865 students)
Poff El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Poff El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampton Hs
Hampton Hs
865 students
- Hampton Ms
Hampton Ms
606 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
456 students
- Wyland El Sch
Wyland El Sch
358 students
- This school 282
Poff El Sch
282 students
What this shows Poff El Sch reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poff El Sch compares
Poff 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 85% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Poff El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Hampton Township Sd reports $19,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poff El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyland El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poff El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Gibsonia
3 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poff El Sch
How many students attend Poff El Sch?
Poff El Sch has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gibsonia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poff El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Poff El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poff El Sch?
8.9% of students at Poff El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poff El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Poff El Sch is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Gibsonia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poff El Sch?
Poff El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poff El Sch rank among elementary schools in Gibsonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Poff El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Gibsonia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gibsonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton Township Sd?
Besides Poff El Sch, Hampton Township Sd also operates Hampton Hs (865 students), Hampton Ms (606 students), and Central El Sch (456 students). See the Hampton Township Sd district page for the complete list.