- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklin, PA
Sandycreek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sandycreek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421020004101
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandycreek El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandycreek El Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandycreek El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Franklin, PA.
School address
District: Franklin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421020004101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sandycreek El Sch shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421020004101 · Franklin, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Area Jshs (942 students)
Sandycreek El Sch shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sandycreek El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Area
Franklin Area Jshs
942 students
- Central El Sch 342
Central El Sch
342 students
- This school 282
Sandycreek El Sch
282 students
- Victory El Sch 182
Victory El Sch
182 students
What this shows Sandycreek El Sch reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandycreek El Sch compares
Sandycreek El 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$17,819
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Sandycreek El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Area Sd reports $17,819 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandycreek El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victory El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandycreek El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Franklin
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandycreek El Sch
How many students attend Sandycreek El Sch?
Sandycreek El Sch has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklin, PA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandycreek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandycreek El Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Sandycreek El Sch?
100.0% of students at Sandycreek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandycreek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sandycreek El Sch is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Franklin, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandycreek El Sch?
Sandycreek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Sandycreek El Sch rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandycreek El Sch ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Franklin, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Area Sd?
Besides Sandycreek El Sch, Franklin Area Sd also operates Franklin Area Jshs (942 students), Central El Sch (342 students), and Victory El Sch (182 students). See the Franklin Area Sd district page for the complete list.