At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
Karen A. Ionta El Sch: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
14.9:1 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
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Karen A. Ionta El Sch
Karen A. Ionta El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Hermitage. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Hermitage SD. NCES reports 307 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.4%) and multiracial (9.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.5%. 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 Karen A. Ionta El Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.6 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.4%
- Hispanic0%
- Black7.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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 Hermitage SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Artman El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
596 reported students
Delahunty MS
Middle · Grades 06–07
313 reported students
Hickory HS
High · Grades 08–12
768 reported students
Public schools near Karen A. Ionta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artman El Sch Elementary · Hermitage SD | KG–03 | 596 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sharpsville Area El Sch Elementary · Sharpsville Area SD | KG–05 | 446 | 1.7 mi |
| Case Avenue El Sch Elementary · Sharon City SD | KG–06 | 483 | 1.9 mi |
| Russell C. Phillips El Sch Elementary · Farrell Area SD | PK–06 | 414 | 2.5 mi |
| Musser El Sch Elementary · Sharon City SD | KG–06 | 324 | 2.5 mi |
| West Hill El Sch Elementary · Sharon City SD | KG–06 | 245 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Karen A. Ionta El Sch
What grades does Karen A. Ionta El Sch serve?
Karen A. Ionta El Sch reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hermitage SD.
How many students attend Karen A. Ionta El Sch?
Karen A. Ionta El Sch reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Karen A. Ionta El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 307 students and 20.6 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 Karen A. Ionta El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Karen A. Ionta El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hermitage SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Karen A. Ionta El Sch in?
Karen A. Ionta El Sch is part of Hermitage SD, based in Hermitage, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Karen A. Ionta El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Artman El Sch (under 0.1 mi), Sharpsville Area El Sch (1.7 mi), Case Avenue El Sch (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.