- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, PA
Trinity South El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Trinity South El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422376000141
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trinity South El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Trinity South El Sch has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity South El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Trinity Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422376000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Trinity South El Sch grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 422376000141 · Washington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 5.9:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity Shs (1,054 students)
Trinity South El Sch grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Trinity South El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity Shs
Trinity Shs
1,054 students
- Trinity Ms
Trinity Ms
759 students
- Trinity West E 303
Trinity West El Sch
303 students
- Trinity East E 257
Trinity East El Sch
257 students
- Trinity North 232
Trinity North El Sch
232 students
- This school 160
Trinity South El Sch
160 students
What this shows Trinity South El Sch reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trinity South El Sch compares
Trinity South El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$18,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Trinity South El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trinity Area Sd reports $18,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trinity South El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity West El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity East El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity North El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trinity South El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Park El Sch
Standard public school
864 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Trinity West El Sch
Standard public school
303 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity East El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Trinity North El Sch
Standard public school
232 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker El Sch
Standard public school
199 students 12.4:1 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trinity South El Sch
How many students attend Trinity South El Sch?
Trinity South El Sch has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity South El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinity South El Sch is 5.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 62% 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 Trinity South El Sch?
36.5% of students at Trinity South El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trinity South El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Trinity South El Sch is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Washington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trinity South El Sch?
Trinity South El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Trinity South El Sch rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Trinity South El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Trinity Area Sd?
Besides Trinity South El Sch, Trinity Area Sd also operates Trinity Shs (1,054 students), Trinity Ms (759 students), and Trinity West El Sch (303 students). See the Trinity Area Sd district page for the complete list.