- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Union, PA
Shirley Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Twp 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 421602002291
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Twp El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mount Union · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirley Twp El Sch has class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Twp El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, PA.
School address
District: Mount Union Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421602002291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Shirley Twp El Sch held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421602002291 · Mount Union, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 9.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Union Area Shs (323 students)
Shirley Twp El Sch held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shirley Twp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Shs
323 students
- This school
Shirley Twp El Sch
279 students
- Mount Union-Ki
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
278 students
- Mount Union Ar
Mount Union Area Jhs
221 students
What this shows Shirley Twp El Sch reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley Twp El Sch compares
Shirley Twp 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$16,378
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 81.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Shirley Twp El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Mount Union Area Sd reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union Area Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Union-Kistler El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Union Area Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Union
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Twp El Sch
How many students attend Shirley Twp El Sch?
Shirley Twp El Sch has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Union, PA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Twp El Sch is 9.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Shirley Twp El Sch?
100.0% of students at Shirley Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Twp El Sch is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Mount Union, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Twp El Sch?
Shirley Twp 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 Shirley Twp El Sch rank among public schools in Mount Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Twp El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Union, 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 Mount Union Area Sd?
Besides Shirley Twp El Sch, Mount Union Area Sd also operates Mount Union Area Shs (323 students), Mount Union-Kistler El Sch (278 students), and Mount Union Area Jhs (221 students). See the Mount Union Area Sd district page for the complete list.