- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Pleasant, PA
Ramsay El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ramsay El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421617004457
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsay El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsay El Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsay El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, PA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421617004457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ramsay El Sch held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 421617004457 · Mount Pleasant, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students)
Ramsay El Sch held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ramsay El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Hs
597 students
- Norvelt El Sch
Norvelt El Sch
457 students
- This school
Ramsay El Sch
396 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
290 students
- Donegal El Sch 92
Donegal El Sch
92 students
What this shows Ramsay El Sch reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsay El Sch compares
Ramsay 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,363
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Ramsay El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Area Sd reports $15,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramsay El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norvelt El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Area Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donegal El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsay El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsay El Sch
How many students attend Ramsay El Sch?
Ramsay El Sch has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Pleasant, PA. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsay El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsay El Sch is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramsay El Sch?
41.0% of students at Ramsay El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsay El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ramsay El Sch is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsay El Sch?
Ramsay El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Ramsay El Sch rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsay El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant Area Sd?
Besides Ramsay El Sch, Mount Pleasant Area Sd also operates Mount Pleasant Area Hs (597 students), Norvelt El Sch (457 students), and Mount Pleasant Area Jhs (290 students). See the Mount Pleasant Area Sd district page for the complete list.