- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duncannon, PA
Susquenita El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Susquenita El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422304006608
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susquenita El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Duncannon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Susquenita El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, PA.
School address
District: Susquenita Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422304006608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Susquenita El Sch held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422304006608 · Duncannon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquenita Ms (562 students)
Susquenita El Sch held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Susquenita El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Susquenita El Sch
646 students
- Susquenita Ms
Susquenita Ms
562 students
- Susquenita Hs
Susquenita Hs
490 students
What this shows Susquenita El Sch reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susquenita El Sch compares
Susquenita 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$16,462
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Susquenita El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquenita Sd reports $16,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susquenita El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquenita Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susquenita Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susquenita El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Duncannon
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susquenita El Sch
How many students attend Susquenita El Sch?
Susquenita El Sch has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duncannon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquenita El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquenita El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Susquenita El Sch?
43.4% of students at Susquenita El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquenita El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Susquenita El Sch is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Duncannon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquenita El Sch?
Susquenita El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Susquenita El Sch rank among public schools in Duncannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Susquenita El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Duncannon, 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 Susquenita Sd?
Besides Susquenita El Sch, Susquenita Sd also operates Susquenita Ms (562 students) and Susquenita Hs (490 students). See the Susquenita Sd district page for the complete list.