- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Vernon, PA
Rostraver El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rostraver El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420321004325
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rostraver El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Belle Vernon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rostraver El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rostraver El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, PA.
School address
District: Belle Vernon Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420321004325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rostraver El Sch held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420321004325 · Belle Vernon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 17.8:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Vernon Area Hs (735 students)
Rostraver El Sch held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rostraver El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Vernon A
Belle Vernon Area Hs
735 students
- This school
Rostraver El Sch
660 students
- Marion El Sch
Marion El Sch
635 students
- Belle Vernon A
Belle Vernon Area Ms
386 students
What this shows Rostraver El Sch reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rostraver El Sch compares
Rostraver 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,225
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Rostraver El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belle Vernon Area Sd reports $15,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rostraver El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vernon Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Vernon Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rostraver El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Belle Vernon
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rostraver El Sch
How many students attend Rostraver El Sch?
Rostraver El Sch has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Vernon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rostraver El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rostraver El Sch is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rostraver El Sch?
43.3% of students at Rostraver El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rostraver El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rostraver El Sch is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Belle Vernon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rostraver El Sch?
Rostraver El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rostraver El Sch rank among public schools in Belle Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rostraver El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belle Vernon, 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 Belle Vernon Area Sd?
Besides Rostraver El Sch, Belle Vernon Area Sd also operates Belle Vernon Area Hs (735 students), Marion El Sch (635 students), and Belle Vernon Area Ms (386 students). See the Belle Vernon Area Sd district page for the complete list.