Enrollment
470
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gibsonia, PA
Richland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richland 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 420285000111
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland 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
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Gibsonia, PA.
School address
District: Pine-Richland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420285000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland El Sch
Richland El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.9% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gibsonia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eden Hall Upper El Sch (1,076 students): Richland El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Pine-Richland Sd also operates Pine-Richland Hs (1,449 students) and Eden Hall Upper El Sch (1,076 students) alongside Richland 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 Richland El Sch compares
Richland 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 81.9%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Richland El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine-Richland Sd, which includes Richland El Sch.
$16,930
Per student
-6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 19.3%
Federal 3.2%
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 Richland El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine-Richland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eden Hall Upper El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine-Richland Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wexford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hance El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,449
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Gibsonia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richland El Sch
How many students attend Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gibsonia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland El Sch?
5.9% of students at Richland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richland El Sch is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Gibsonia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Richland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Gibsonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland 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.
Is Richland El Sch a good school?
Richland El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Pine-Richland Sd?
Besides Richland El Sch, Pine-Richland Sd also operates Pine-Richland Hs (1,449 students), Eden Hall Upper El Sch (1,076 students), and Pine-Richland Ms (703 students). See the Pine-Richland Sd district page for the complete list.
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