Enrollment
515
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, PA
Tracy El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Tracy El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421533002059
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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
Tracy El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tracy El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tracy El Sch ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Millcreek Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421533002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tracy El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tracy El Sch
Tracy El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 515 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.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Erie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grandview El Sch (691 students): Tracy El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students) and Grandview El Sch (691 students) alongside Tracy 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 Tracy El Sch compares
Tracy 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$14,978
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 80.6%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Tracy 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 Millcreek Township Sd, which includes Tracy El Sch.
$14,978
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 28.6%
Federal 10.3%
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 Tracy El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asbury El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James S Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tracy El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Erie
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grandview El Sch
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Montessori Regional Cs
Standard public school
626 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Iroquois El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
Standard public school
488 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rolling Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Hill El Sch
Standard public school
403 students 16.8:1 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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tracy El Sch
How many students attend Tracy El Sch?
Tracy El Sch has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracy El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tracy El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tracy El Sch?
55.6% of students at Tracy El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tracy El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Tracy El Sch is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tracy El Sch?
Tracy El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Tracy El Sch rank among elementary schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tracy El Sch ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Erie, 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 Erie on the city page.
Is Tracy El Sch a good school?
Tracy El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Millcreek Township Sd?
Besides Tracy El Sch, Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students), Grandview El Sch (691 students), and Belle Valley El Sch (626 students). See the Millcreek Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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