Enrollment
429
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Munhall, PA
Steel Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Steel Valley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422279000260
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steel Valley Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Munhall · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Steel Valley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steel Valley Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Munhall, PA.
School address
District: Steel Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422279000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steel Valley Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steel Valley Ms
Steel Valley Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Munhall, Pennsylvania, enrolling 429 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 531 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #379, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Steel Valley Sd spends $23,694 per pupil, 32% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 429 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Munhall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park El Sch (340 students): Steel Valley Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Steel Valley Sd also operates Steel Valley Shs (415 students) and Park El Sch (340 students) alongside Steel Valley Ms.
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 Steel Valley Ms compares
Steel Valley Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 429 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
45.7%
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
$23,694
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 45.2%
African American 40.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Steel Valley Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steel Valley Sd, which includes Steel Valley Ms.
$23,694
Per student
+32%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 41.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 Steel Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Valley Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrett El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steel Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Munhall
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steel Valley Ms
How many students attend Steel Valley Ms?
Steel Valley Ms has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Munhall, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Ms 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 Steel Valley Ms?
100.0% of students at Steel Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steel Valley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Steel Valley Ms is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Munhall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steel Valley Ms?
Steel Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Steel Valley Ms rank among public schools in Munhall?
By Resource Investment Index, Steel Valley Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Munhall, 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 Munhall on the city page.
Is Steel Valley Ms a good school?
Steel Valley Ms earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more 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 Steel Valley Sd?
Besides Steel Valley Ms, Steel Valley Sd also operates Steel Valley Shs (415 students), Park El Sch (340 students), and Barrett El Sch (225 students). See the Steel Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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