Enrollment
489
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tyrone, PA
Tyrone Area Ms
Federal NCES profile for Tyrone Area Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422403000277
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyrone Area Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tyrone · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyrone Area Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrone Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, PA.
School address
District: Tyrone Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422403000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyrone Area Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyrone Area Ms
Tyrone Area Ms is a mid-sized elementary school in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 489 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 626 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #421.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tyrone Area Sd spends $13,579 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 489 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Tyrone Area Sd also operates Tyrone Area El Sch (682 students) and Tyrone Area Hs (503 students) alongside Tyrone Area Ms.
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 Tyrone Area Ms compares
Tyrone Area Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$13,579
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 97.1%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Tyrone Area Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tyrone Area Sd, which includes Tyrone Area Ms.
$13,579
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 57.5%
Federal 11.7%
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 Tyrone Area Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Area El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyrone Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyrone Area Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyrone Area Ms
How many students attend Tyrone Area Ms?
Tyrone Area Ms has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tyrone, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Area Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Area Ms is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyrone Area Ms?
45.7% of students at Tyrone Area Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyrone Area Ms?
The largest demographic group at Tyrone Area Ms is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Tyrone, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyrone Area Ms?
Tyrone Area Ms 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 Tyrone Area Ms rank among public schools in Tyrone?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrone Area Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tyrone on the city page.
Is Tyrone Area Ms a good school?
Tyrone Area Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Tyrone Area Sd?
Besides Tyrone Area Ms, Tyrone Area Sd also operates Tyrone Area El Sch (682 students) and Tyrone Area Hs (503 students). See the Tyrone Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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