Enrollment
453
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slippery Rock Area El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slippery Rock Area El Sch
Slippery Rock Area El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 672 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #602, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Slippery Rock Area Sd also operates Slippery Rock Area Hs (627 students) and Slippery Rock Area Ms (404 students) alongside Slippery Rock Area El 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 Slippery Rock Area El Sch compares
Slippery Rock Area El 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Slippery Rock Area Sd, which includes Slippery Rock Area El Sch.
$15,946
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 4.3%
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 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Slippery Rock on the city page.
Is Slippery Rock Area El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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