- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenshaw, PA
Scott Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Scott Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422120000458
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Primary Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glenshaw · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Primary Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glenshaw, PA.
School address
District: Shaler Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422120000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Scott Primary Sch held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 422120000458 · Glenshaw, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.2:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students)
Scott Primary Sch held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Scott Primary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaler Area Hs
Shaler Area Hs
1,160 students
- Shaler Area El
Shaler Area El Sch
870 students
- Shaler Area Ms
Shaler Area Ms
589 students
- This school 394
Scott Primary Sch
394 students
- Burchfield Pri 339
Burchfield Primary Sch
339 students
- Marzolf Primar 337
Marzolf Primary Sch
337 students
What this shows Scott Primary Sch reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Primary Sch compares
Scott Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 84.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Scott Primary Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shaler Area Sd reports $20,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Area Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burchfield Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marzolf Primary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Primary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenshaw
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Primary Sch
How many students attend Scott Primary Sch?
Scott Primary Sch has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenshaw, PA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Primary Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Primary Sch?
26.5% of students at Scott Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Scott Primary Sch is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Glenshaw, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Primary Sch?
Scott Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott Primary Sch rank among public schools in Glenshaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Primary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glenshaw, 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 Shaler Area Sd?
Besides Scott Primary Sch, Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students), Shaler Area El Sch (870 students), and Shaler Area Ms (589 students). See the Shaler Area Sd district page for the complete list.