- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroeville, PA
University Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for University Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421062000165
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Park El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Park El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Park El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Monroeville, PA.
School address
District: Gateway Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421062000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
University Park El Sch grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 421062000165 · Monroeville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Shs (1,152 students)
University Park El Sch grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
University Park El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Shs
Gateway Shs
1,152 students
- Moss Side Ms
Moss Side Ms
983 students
- Ramsey El Sch 335
Ramsey El Sch
335 students
- This school 328
University Park El Sch
328 students
- Evergreen El S 317
Evergreen El Sch
317 students
- Dr Cleveland S 292
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch
292 students
What this shows University Park El Sch reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Park El Sch compares
University Park 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$21,065
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, University Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gateway Sd reports $21,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss Side Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsey El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Monroeville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Moss Side Ms
Standard public school
983 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Ramsey El Sch
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Evergreen El Sch
Standard public school
317 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El Sch
Standard public school
292 students 10.4:1 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Park El Sch
How many students attend University Park El Sch?
University Park El Sch has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroeville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at University Park El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 University Park El Sch?
100.0% of students at University Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at University Park El Sch is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Monroeville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Park El Sch?
University Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
How does University Park El Sch rank among elementary schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, University Park El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Monroeville, 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 Monroeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Sd?
Besides University Park El Sch, Gateway Sd also operates Gateway Shs (1,152 students), Moss Side Ms (983 students), and Ramsey El Sch (335 students). See the Gateway Sd district page for the complete list.