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Public elementary school · Ambridge Area SD

Economy El Sch

Grades PK–05 · Freedom, PA · NCES 420244000629

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

456

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

32.03

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

456

Economy El Sch: 456 reported students.

State peer staffing position

75th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Economy El Sch

Economy El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Freedom. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Ambridge Area SD. NCES reports 456 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Economy El Sch

  1. 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
4.8%
Students with disabilities
13.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.38
Social workers (FTE)
0.3

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White87.7%
  • Hispanic5.7%
  • Black3.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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Highland El Sch

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284 reported students

State Street El Sch

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241 reported students

Ambridge Area MS

Middle · Grades 06–08

500 reported students

Ambridge Area HS

High · Grades 09–12

705 reported students

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