At a glance
Reported students
580
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533.5
Dunbar Twp El Sch: 580 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 585
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Dunbar Twp El Sch
Dunbar Twp El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Connellsville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Connellsville Area SD. NCES reports 580 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.1%) and multiracial (5.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 31.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dunbar Twp El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 31.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.1%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Connellsville Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Crawford El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Bullskin El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
430 reported students
Springfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
298 reported students
Connellsville Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
667 reported students
Connellsville Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
866 reported students
Public schools near Dunbar Twp El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Crawford El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 487 | 0.6 mi |
| Bullskin El Sch Elementary · Connellsville Area SD | KG–05 | 430 | 4 mi |
| Franklin Sch Elementary · Uniontown Area SD | KG–06 | 127 | 5.1 mi |
| Southmoreland El Sch Elementary · Southmoreland SD | 02–05 | 548 | 6.2 mi |
| Marshall El Sch Elementary · Laurel Highlands SD | KG–05 | 300 | 7.4 mi |
| Southmoreland Primary Center Elementary · Southmoreland SD | KG–01 | 277 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Twp El Sch
What grades does Dunbar Twp El Sch serve?
Dunbar Twp El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Connellsville Area SD.
How many students attend Dunbar Twp El Sch?
Dunbar Twp El Sch reported 580 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 585 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunbar Twp El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 580 students and 44.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dunbar Twp El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunbar Twp El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Connellsville Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dunbar Twp El Sch in?
Dunbar Twp El Sch is part of Connellsville Area SD, based in Connellsville, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dunbar Twp El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Crawford El Sch (0.6 mi), Bullskin El Sch (4 mi), Franklin Sch (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.