- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Vue, PA
South Allegheny El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Allegheny El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422191000693
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Allegheny El Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 635
- students enrolled
South Allegheny El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422191000693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Allegheny El Sch held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 422191000693 · Port Vue, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Allegheny Hs (464 students)
South Allegheny El Sch held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Allegheny El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Allegheny El Sch
635 students
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny Hs
464 students
- South Alleghen
South Allegheny Ms
321 students
What this shows South Allegheny El Sch reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Allegheny El Sch compares
South Allegheny 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$17,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, South Allegheny El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Allegheny Sd reports $17,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Allegheny El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Allegheny Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Allegheny Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Allegheny El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Allegheny El Sch
How many students attend South Allegheny El Sch?
South Allegheny El Sch has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Vue, PA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Allegheny El Sch?
100.0% of students at South Allegheny El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Allegheny El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Allegheny El Sch is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Port Vue, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Allegheny El Sch?
South Allegheny El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 South Allegheny Sd?
Besides South Allegheny El Sch, South Allegheny Sd also operates South Allegheny Hs (464 students) and South Allegheny Ms (321 students). See the South Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.