At a glance
Reported students
668
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
655
Francis McClure El Sch: 668 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Francis McClure El Sch
Francis McClure El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in McKeesport. It is one of 4 current school records connected to McKeesport Area SD. NCES reports 668 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 Black (39.8%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. 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 Francis McClure El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 52 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White33.7%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black39.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
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 McKeesport Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Twin Rivers El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
607 reported students
Founders Hall Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
McKeesport Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
966 reported students
Public schools near Francis McClure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan El Sch Elementary · East Allegheny SD | KG–06 | 727 | 1.3 mi |
| Propel CS-McKeesport Elementary · Charter · Propel CS-McKeesport | KG–08 | 302 | 2.1 mi |
| Stewartsville El Sch Elementary · Norwin SD | KG–04 | 422 | 2.2 mi |
| Duquesne El Sch Elementary · Duquesne City SD | PK–08 | 460 | 2.6 mi |
| Greenock El Sch Elementary · Elizabeth Forward SD | KG–02 | 173 | 2.7 mi |
| Twin Rivers El Sch Elementary · McKeesport Area SD | KG–05 | 607 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Francis McClure El Sch
What grades does Francis McClure El Sch serve?
Francis McClure El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in McKeesport Area SD.
How many students attend Francis McClure El Sch?
Francis McClure El Sch reported 668 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Francis McClure El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 668 students and 52 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 Francis McClure El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Francis McClure El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McKeesport Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Francis McClure El Sch in?
Francis McClure El Sch is part of McKeesport Area SD, based in McKeesport, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Francis McClure El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Logan El Sch (1.3 mi), Propel CS-McKeesport (2.1 mi), Stewartsville El Sch (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.