Enrollment
583
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South St Marys Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at South St Marys Street El Sch
South St Marys Street El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 19% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
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 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Saint Marys Area Sd also operates St Marys Area Shs (572 students) and St Marys Area Ms (459 students) alongside South St Marys Street 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 South St Marys Street El Sch compares
South St Marys Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 93.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Marys Area Sd, which includes South St Marys Street El Sch.
$15,233
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 40.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
Is South St Marys Street El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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