- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Steel Valley Ms held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 422279000260 · Munhall, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Steel Valley Shs (415 students)
Steel Valley Ms held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Steel Valley Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Steel Valley Ms
429 students
- Steel Valley S
Steel Valley Shs
415 students
- Park El Sch
Park El Sch
340 students
- Barrett El Sch
Barrett El Sch
225 students
What this shows Steel Valley Ms reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steel Valley Ms compares
Steel Valley Ms 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 | 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 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
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
$24,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Steel Valley Sd reports $24,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~429 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.