- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Arthur Street El Sch held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421170006117 · Hazleton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
Arthur Street El Sch held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Arthur Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazleton Area
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- Heights Terrac 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- West Hazleton 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- This school 431
Arthur Street El Sch
431 students
What this shows Arthur Street El Sch reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur Street El Sch compares
Arthur Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~431 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.