Enrollment
493
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monaca, PA
Todd Lane El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Todd Lane 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 420082407329
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Todd Lane El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monaca · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Todd Lane El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Todd Lane El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monaca, PA.
School address
District: Central Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420082407329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Todd Lane El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Todd Lane El Sch
Todd Lane El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Monaca, Pennsylvania, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 601 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #443, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Hs (721 students) and Central Valley Ms (504 students) alongside Todd Lane 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 Todd Lane El Sch compares
Todd Lane 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$14,984
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 85.4%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Todd Lane 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 Central Valley Sd, which includes Todd Lane El Sch.
$14,984
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 39.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Todd Lane El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Grange Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Todd Lane El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Todd Lane El Sch
How many students attend Todd Lane El Sch?
Todd Lane El Sch has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monaca, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd Lane El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Todd Lane El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Todd Lane El Sch?
27.4% of students at Todd Lane El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Todd Lane El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Todd Lane El Sch is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Monaca, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Todd Lane El Sch?
Todd Lane El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Todd Lane El Sch rank among public schools in Monaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Todd Lane El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monaca, 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 Monaca on the city page.
Is Todd Lane El Sch a good school?
Todd Lane El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Central Valley Sd?
Besides Todd Lane El Sch, Central Valley Sd also operates Central Valley Hs (721 students), Central Valley Ms (504 students), and Center Grange Primary School (496 students). See the Central Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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