Enrollment
394
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Primary Sch
Scott Primary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glenshaw's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shaler Area El Sch (870 students): Scott Primary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 12.4:1).
Shaler Area Sd also operates Shaler Area Hs (1,160 students) and Shaler Area El Sch (870 students) alongside Scott Primary 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 Scott Primary Sch compares
Scott Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,824
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaler Area Sd, which includes Scott Primary Sch.
$19,824
Per student
+10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 30.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glenshaw on the city page.
Is Scott Primary Sch a good school?
Scott Primary Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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