- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Huntingdon, PA
Sunset Valley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Valley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421794000644
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Valley El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in North Huntingdon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Valley El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Valley El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA.
School address
District: Norwin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421794000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sunset Valley El Sch held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 421794000644 · North Huntingdon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 17.9:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwin Shs (1,671 students)
Sunset Valley El Sch held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sunset Valley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwin Shs
Norwin Shs
1,671 students
- Norwin Ms
Norwin Ms
819 students
- Hillcrest Inte
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
755 students
- This school 448
Sunset Valley El Sch
448 students
- Stewartsville 422
Stewartsville El Sch
422 students
- Hahntown El Sc 419
Hahntown El Sch
419 students
What this shows Sunset Valley El Sch reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Valley El Sch compares
Sunset Valley 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,697
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Sunset Valley El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwin Sd reports $14,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Valley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwin Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewartsville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahntown El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Valley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in North Huntingdon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
755 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Stewartsville El Sch
Standard public school
422 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hahntown El Sch
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Valley El Sch
How many students attend Sunset Valley El Sch?
Sunset Valley El Sch has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Huntingdon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Valley El Sch is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Valley El Sch?
14.6% of students at Sunset Valley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Valley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Valley El Sch is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in North Huntingdon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Valley El Sch?
Sunset Valley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sunset Valley El Sch rank among elementary schools in North Huntingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Valley El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Huntingdon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Huntingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwin Sd?
Besides Sunset Valley El Sch, Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students), Norwin Ms (819 students), and Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students). See the Norwin Sd district page for the complete list.