Enrollment
237
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard J. Hyde El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard J. Hyde El Sch
Richard J. Hyde El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Moon Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students): Richard J. Hyde El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
Moon Area Sd also operates Moon Shs (1,211 students) and Moon Area Lower Ms (639 students) alongside Richard J. Hyde El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard J. Hyde El Sch compares
Richard J. Hyde El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moon Area Sd, which includes Richard J. Hyde El Sch.
$18,301
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richard J. Hyde El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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