- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Reserve Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Reserve Primary 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 422120004843
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reserve Primary Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #33 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reserve Primary Sch has class sizes smaller than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reserve Primary Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120004843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Reserve Primary Sch shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 422120004843 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 8.5:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students)
Reserve Primary Sch shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Reserve Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaler Area Hs
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- Shaler Area Ms
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- Scott Primary 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- Burchfield Pri 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- This school 111
Reserve Primary Sch
111 students
What this shows Reserve Primary Sch reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reserve Primary Sch compares
Reserve Primary Sch is a shrinking 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 3% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$20,908
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 + 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 82.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Reserve Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reserve Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Primary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burchfield Primary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reserve Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reserve Primary Sch
How many students attend Reserve Primary Sch?
Reserve Primary Sch has 111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reserve Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reserve Primary Sch is 8.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 46% 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 Reserve Primary Sch?
46.7% of students at Reserve Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reserve Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Reserve Primary Sch is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reserve Primary Sch?
Reserve Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Reserve Primary Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Reserve Primary Sch ranks #33 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Reserve Primary Sch, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students), Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), and Shaler Area Ms (589 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.