- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Barth El Sch held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421968003345 · Pottstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Ms (918 students)
Barth El Sch held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Barth El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- Rupert El Sch
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- Franklin El Sc 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- Lincoln El Sch 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- This school 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Barth El Sch reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barth El Sch compares
Barth 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 | 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 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
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
$19,855
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
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.
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
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.