- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Shenango El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shenango El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422151002706
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenango El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenango El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenango El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: Shenango Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422151002706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Shenango El Sch held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 422151002706 · New Castle, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenango Hs (449 students)
Shenango El Sch held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
How Shenango El Sch compares
Shenango 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,562
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Shenango El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenango Area Sd reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenango El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenango El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
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Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
707 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Laurel El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenango El Sch
How many students attend Shenango El Sch?
Shenango El Sch has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenango El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenango El Sch is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Shenango El Sch?
100.0% of students at Shenango El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenango El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shenango El Sch is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenango El Sch?
Shenango El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Shenango El Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenango El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenango Area Sd?
Besides Shenango El Sch, Shenango Area Sd also operates Shenango Hs (449 students). See the Shenango Area Sd district page for the complete list.