- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithfield, PA
Smithfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield 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 420210004921
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
Smithfield El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albert Gallatin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420210004921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Smithfield El Sch shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 420210004921 · Smithfield, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students)
Smithfield El Sch shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Smithfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin Area Shs
920 students
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin North Ms
375 students
- A L Wilson El 341
A L Wilson El Sch
341 students
- Albert Gallati 318
Albert Gallatin South Ms
318 students
- George J Plava 314
George J Plava El Sch
314 students
- This school 220
Smithfield El Sch
220 students
What this shows Smithfield El Sch reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield El Sch compares
Smithfield El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$16,490
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Smithfield El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albert Gallatin Area Sd reports $16,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gallatin Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin North Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A L Wilson El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin South Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George J Plava El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield El Sch
How many students attend Smithfield El Sch?
Smithfield El Sch has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithfield El Sch?
100.0% of students at Smithfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield El Sch is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Smithfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield El Sch?
Smithfield 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).
What other schools are in Albert Gallatin Area Sd?
Besides Smithfield El Sch, Albert Gallatin Area Sd also operates Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students), Albert Gallatin North Ms (375 students), and A L Wilson El Sch (341 students). See the Albert Gallatin Area Sd district page for the complete list.