- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dubois, PA
Wasson Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wasson Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420783006918
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasson Avenue El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Dubois · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasson Avenue El Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasson Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dubois, PA.
School address
District: Dubois Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420783006918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wasson Avenue El Sch held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420783006918 · Dubois, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dubois Area Ms (1,058 students)
Wasson Avenue El Sch held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wasson Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dubois Area Ms
Dubois Area Ms
1,058 students
- Dubois Area Sh
Dubois Area Shs
893 students
- This school 395
Wasson Avenue El Sch
395 students
- Oklahoma El Sc 296
Oklahoma El Sch
296 students
- C G Johnson El 276
C G Johnson El Sch
276 students
- Juniata El Sch 261
Juniata El Sch
261 students
What this shows Wasson Avenue El Sch reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasson Avenue El Sch compares
Wasson Avenue 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Wasson Avenue El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Dubois Area Sd reports $15,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasson Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubois Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dubois Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oklahoma El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C G Johnson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juniata El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasson Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasson Avenue El Sch
How many students attend Wasson Avenue El Sch?
Wasson Avenue El Sch has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dubois, PA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasson Avenue El Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Wasson Avenue El Sch?
100.0% of students at Wasson Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasson Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wasson Avenue El Sch is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Dubois, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasson Avenue El Sch?
Wasson Avenue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wasson Avenue El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dubois?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasson Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dubois, 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 Dubois on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubois Area Sd?
Besides Wasson Avenue El Sch, Dubois Area Sd also operates Dubois Area Ms (1,058 students), Dubois Area Shs (893 students), and Oklahoma El Sch (296 students). See the Dubois Area Sd district page for the complete list.