- Enrollment
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alburtis, PA
Alburtis El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Alburtis El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420855002799
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alburtis El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 360
- students enrolled
Alburtis El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Alburtis El Sch held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420855002799 · Alburtis, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmaus Hs (2,842 students)
Alburtis El Sch held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Alburtis El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- Eyer Ms 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- Shoemaker El S 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- This school 360
Alburtis El Sch
360 students
What this shows Alburtis El Sch reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alburtis El Sch compares
Alburtis 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Alburtis El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alburtis El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Macungie Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eyer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alburtis El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alburtis El Sch
How many students attend Alburtis El Sch?
Alburtis El Sch has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alburtis, PA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alburtis El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Alburtis El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alburtis El Sch?
30.1% of students at Alburtis El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alburtis El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Alburtis El Sch is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Alburtis, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alburtis El Sch?
Alburtis El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 East Penn Sd?
Besides Alburtis El Sch, East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students), Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), and Eyer Ms (804 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.