- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baden, PA
State Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for State Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420244000632
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State Street El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
State Street El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ambridge Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420244000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
State Street El Sch shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 420244000632 · Baden, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ambridge Area Hs (705 students)
State Street El Sch shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
State Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Hs
705 students
- Ambridge Area
Ambridge Area Ms
500 students
- Economy El Sch
Economy El Sch
456 students
- Highland El Sc
Highland El Sch
284 students
- This school 241
State Street El Sch
241 students
What this shows State Street El Sch reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How State Street El Sch compares
State Street 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,965
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, State Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ambridge Area Sd reports $14,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How State Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ambridge Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Economy El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to State Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about State Street El Sch
How many students attend State Street El Sch?
State Street El Sch has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baden, PA. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at State Street El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at State Street El Sch?
100.0% of students at State Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of State Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at State Street El Sch is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Baden, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State Street El Sch?
State Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ambridge Area Sd?
Besides State Street El Sch, Ambridge Area Sd also operates Ambridge Area Hs (705 students), Ambridge Area Ms (500 students), and Economy El Sch (456 students). See the Ambridge Area Sd district page for the complete list.