- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Marys, PA
South St Marys Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South St Marys Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422064006697
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South St Marys Street El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South St Marys Street El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South St Marys Street El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, PA.
School address
District: Saint Marys Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422064006697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South St Marys Street El Sch held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422064006697 · Saint Marys, PA Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 16.2:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: St Marys Area Shs (572 students)
South St Marys Street El Sch held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South St Marys Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South St Marys Street El Sch
583 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Shs
572 students
- St Marys Area
St Marys Area Ms
459 students
- Fox Twp El Sch 231
Fox Twp El Sch
231 students
- Bennetts Valle 85
Bennetts Valley El Sch
85 students
What this shows South St Marys Street El Sch reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How South St Marys Street El Sch compares
South St Marys Street 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$16,743
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 583 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 93.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, South St Marys Street El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Saint Marys Area Sd reports $16,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South St Marys Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Area Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Marys Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennetts Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South St Marys Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about South St Marys Street El Sch
How many students attend South St Marys Street El Sch?
South St Marys Street El Sch has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Marys, PA. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South St Marys Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South St Marys Street El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South St Marys Street El Sch?
99.8% of students at South St Marys Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South St Marys Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South St Marys Street El Sch is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South St Marys Street El Sch?
South St Marys Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South St Marys Street El Sch rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, South St Marys Street El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys Area Sd?
Besides South St Marys Street El Sch, Saint Marys Area Sd also operates St Marys Area Shs (572 students), St Marys Area Ms (459 students), and Fox Twp El Sch (231 students). See the Saint Marys Area Sd district page for the complete list.