Enrollment
448
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Valley El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Valley El Sch
Sunset Valley El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Pennsylvania schools and 32% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 448 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 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 896 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Norwin Sd spends $13,510 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Huntingdon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Intermediate Sch (755 students): Sunset Valley El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Norwin Sd also operates Norwin Shs (1,671 students) and Norwin Ms (819 students) alongside Sunset Valley 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 Sunset Valley El Sch compares
Sunset Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,510
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwin Sd, which includes Sunset Valley El Sch.
$13,510
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 38.5%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunset Valley El Sch a good school?
Sunset Valley El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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