- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moon Township, PA
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richard J. Hyde El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421583007577
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard J. Hyde El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Moon Township · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard J. Hyde El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J. Hyde El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, PA.
School address
District: Moon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421583007577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Richard J. Hyde El Sch held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421583007577 · Moon Township, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Moon Shs (1,211 students)
Richard J. Hyde El Sch held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Richard J. Hyde El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moon Shs
Moon Shs
1,211 students
- Moon Area Lowe
Moon Area Lower Ms
639 students
- Moon Area Uppe
Moon Area Upper Ms
621 students
- Bon Meade El S
Bon Meade El Sch
572 students
- J H Brooks El 382
J H Brooks El Sch
382 students
- This school 237
Richard J. Hyde El Sch
237 students
What this shows Richard J. Hyde El Sch reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard J. Hyde El Sch compares
Richard J. Hyde 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,761
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 11.8%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Richard J. Hyde El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moon Area Sd reports $17,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard J. Hyde El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Lower Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moon Area Upper Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bon Meade El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J H Brooks El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard J. Hyde El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Moon Township
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Moon Area Lower Ms
Standard public school
639 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J H Brooks El Sch
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mccormick El Sch
Standard public school
229 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
J.a. Allard El Sch
Standard public school
209 students 13.9:1 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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard J. Hyde El Sch
How many students attend Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
Richard J. Hyde El Sch has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moon Township, PA. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard J. Hyde El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
100.0% of students at Richard J. Hyde El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richard J. Hyde El Sch is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Moon Township, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard J. Hyde El Sch?
Richard J. Hyde El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Richard J. Hyde El Sch rank among elementary schools in Moon Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard J. Hyde El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moon Township, 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 Moon Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Moon Area Sd?
Besides Richard J. Hyde El Sch, Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students), Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students), and Moon Area Upper Ms (621 students). See the Moon Area Sd district page for the complete list.