Enrollment
321
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottstown, PA
Barth El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Barth El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421968003345
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barth El Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barth El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barth El Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barth El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barth El Sch
Barth El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #393, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pottstown's public schools, it stands alongside Rupert El Sch (379 students): Barth El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students) and Pottstown Shs (911 students) alongside Barth 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 Barth El Sch compares
Barth 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$17,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
African American 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 22.4%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Barth El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottstown Sd, which includes Barth El Sch.
$17,527
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 Barth El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottstown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rupert El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barth El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Pottstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barth El Sch
How many students attend Barth El Sch?
Barth El Sch has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottstown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barth El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Barth El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Barth El Sch?
100.0% of students at Barth El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barth El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Barth El Sch is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barth El Sch?
Barth El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barth El Sch rank among schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Barth El Sch ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pottstown on the city page.
Is Barth El Sch a good school?
Barth El Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pottstown Sd?
Besides Barth El Sch, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students), Pottstown Shs (911 students), and Rupert El Sch (379 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.
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