Enrollment
431
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazleton, PA
Arthur Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421170006117
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Street El Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hazleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur Street El Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Street El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, PA.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170006117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur Street El Sch
Arthur Street El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 431 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #484, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 862 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hazleton Area Sd spends $12,740 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hazleton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students): Arthur Street El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 17.9:1).
Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students) and Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students) alongside Arthur Street El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur Street El Sch compares
Arthur Street El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%
White 7.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Arthur Street El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazleton Area Sd, which includes Arthur Street El Sch.
$12,740
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 44.4%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Terrace El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Hazleton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur Street El Sch
How many students attend Arthur Street El Sch?
Arthur Street El Sch has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazleton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Street El Sch is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur Street El Sch?
100.0% of students at Arthur Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Street El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Hazleton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Street El Sch?
Arthur Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hazleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Street El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hazleton on the city page.
Is Arthur Street El Sch a good school?
Arthur Street El Sch earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides Arthur Street El Sch, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students), Heights Terrace El/Ms (1,236 students), and Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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