- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slippery Rock, PA
Slippery Rock Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Slippery Rock Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422166001171
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slippery Rock Area El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Slippery Rock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Slippery Rock Area El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slippery Rock Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Slippery Rock, PA.
School address
District: Slippery Rock Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422166001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Slippery Rock Area El Sch held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422166001171 · Slippery Rock, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.1:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Slippery Rock Area Hs (627 students)
Slippery Rock Area El Sch held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Slippery Rock Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock Area Hs
627 students
- This school
Slippery Rock Area El Sch
453 students
- Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock Area Ms
404 students
- Moraine El Sch
Moraine El Sch
349 students
What this shows Slippery Rock Area El Sch reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slippery Rock Area El Sch compares
Slippery Rock Area 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$16,570
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Slippery Rock Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Slippery Rock Area Sd reports $16,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slippery Rock Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slippery Rock Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moraine El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slippery Rock Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slippery Rock Area El Sch
How many students attend Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
Slippery Rock Area El Sch has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slippery Rock, PA. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
40.3% of students at Slippery Rock Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Slippery Rock Area El Sch is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Slippery Rock, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slippery Rock Area El Sch?
Slippery Rock Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Slippery Rock Area El Sch rank among public schools in Slippery Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Slippery Rock Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Slippery Rock, 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 Slippery Rock Area Sd?
Besides Slippery Rock Area El Sch, Slippery Rock Area Sd also operates Slippery Rock Area Hs (627 students), Slippery Rock Area Ms (404 students), and Moraine El Sch (349 students). See the Slippery Rock Area Sd district page for the complete list.