- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adamstown, PA
Adamstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Adamstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420627002510
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adamstown El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 409
- students enrolled
Adamstown El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cocalico Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420627002510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Adamstown El Sch held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 420627002510 · Adamstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocalico Shs (991 students)
Adamstown El Sch held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Adamstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cocalico Shs
Cocalico Shs
991 students
- Cocalico Ms
Cocalico Ms
617 students
- Denver El Sch
Denver El Sch
460 students
- This school
Adamstown El Sch
409 students
- Reamstown El S 375
Reamstown El Sch
375 students
What this shows Adamstown El Sch reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adamstown El Sch compares
Adamstown 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Adamstown El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocalico Sd reports $19,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adamstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocalico Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cocalico Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denver El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reamstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adamstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adamstown El Sch
How many students attend Adamstown El Sch?
Adamstown El Sch has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adamstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adamstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Adamstown El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adamstown El Sch?
37.7% of students at Adamstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adamstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Adamstown El Sch is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Adamstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adamstown El Sch?
Adamstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cocalico Sd?
Besides Adamstown El Sch, Cocalico Sd also operates Cocalico Shs (991 students), Cocalico Ms (617 students), and Denver El Sch (460 students). See the Cocalico Sd district page for the complete list.