- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mckeesport, PA
Twin Rivers El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Twin Rivers 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 421494007615
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Rivers El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Mckeesport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Rivers El Sch has class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Rivers El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Mckeesport, PA.
School address
District: Mckeesport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421494007615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Twin Rivers El Sch held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 59.5 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421494007615 · Mckeesport, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckeesport Area Shs (966 students)
Twin Rivers El Sch held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 59.5 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Twin Rivers El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckeesport Are
Mckeesport Area Shs
966 students
- Francis Mcclur
Francis Mcclure El Sch
668 students
- Founders Hall
Founders Hall Middle Sch
642 students
- This school
Twin Rivers El Sch
607 students
What this shows Twin Rivers El Sch reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Rivers El Sch compares
Twin Rivers 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
607
Bigger than 73% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.7%
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
$17,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.3%
White 23.6%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Twin Rivers El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckeesport Area Sd reports $17,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Rivers El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckeesport Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Mcclure El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Hall Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Rivers El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Rivers El Sch
How many students attend Twin Rivers El Sch?
Twin Rivers El Sch has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mckeesport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers El Sch is 10.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% 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 Twin Rivers El Sch?
100.0% of students at Twin Rivers El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Rivers El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Twin Rivers El Sch is African American at 58.3% of enrollment, in Mckeesport, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Rivers El Sch?
Twin Rivers 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 Twin Rivers El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mckeesport?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Rivers El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Mckeesport, 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 Mckeesport on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckeesport Area Sd?
Besides Twin Rivers El Sch, Mckeesport Area Sd also operates Mckeesport Area Shs (966 students), Francis Mcclure El Sch (668 students), and Founders Hall Middle Sch (642 students). See the Mckeesport Area Sd district page for the complete list.