- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Tracy El Sch held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421533002059 · Erie, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 15.1:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students)
Tracy El Sch held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tracy El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell Hs
Mcdowell Hs
2,133 students
- Grandview El S 691
Grandview El Sch
691 students
- Belle Valley E 626
Belle Valley El Sch
626 students
- Asbury El Sch 572
Asbury El Sch
572 students
- James S Wilson 547
James S Wilson Ms
547 students
- This school 515
Tracy El Sch
515 students
What this shows Tracy El Sch reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tracy El Sch compares
Tracy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,389
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
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.
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
District finance for Millcreek Township Sd reports $15,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~515 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.