- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Turtle Creek, PA
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Creek El Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421650007667
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 580
- students enrolled
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Woodland Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421650007667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 421650007667 · Turtle Creek, PA Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students)
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills Hs
1,006 students
- This school
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
580 students
- Dickson Prep S
Dickson Prep Steam Academy
579 students
- Edgewood El St
Edgewood El Steam Academy
516 students
- Wilkins El Ste
Wilkins El Steam Academy
447 students
What this shows Turtle Creek El Steam Academy reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Creek El Steam Academy compares
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above 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
35.3%
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
$23,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.6%
White 25.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Turtle Creek El Steam Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland Hills Sd reports $23,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turtle Creek El Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickson Prep Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood El Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilkins El Steam Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Creek El Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
How many students attend Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Turtle Creek, PA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Creek El Steam Academy 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 Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Turtle Creek El Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Creek El Steam Academy is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Turtle Creek, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Creek El Steam Academy?
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Woodland Hills Sd?
Besides Turtle Creek El Steam Academy, Woodland Hills Sd also operates Woodland Hills Hs (1,006 students), Dickson Prep Steam Academy (579 students), and Edgewood El Steam Academy (516 students). See the Woodland Hills Sd district page for the complete list.