- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boyertown, PA
Boyertown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Boyertown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420396006307
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyertown El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Boyertown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyertown El Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyertown El Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Boyertown, PA.
School address
District: Boyertown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420396006307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Boyertown El Sch held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420396006307 · Boyertown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students)
Boyertown El Sch held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Boyertown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Shs
2,052 students
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Ms-East
841 students
- Boyertown Area 668
Boyertown Area Ms-West
668 students
- This school 632
Boyertown El Sch
632 students
- New Hanover-Up 606
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
606 students
- Gilbertsville 517
Gilbertsville El Sch
517 students
What this shows Boyertown El Sch reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyertown El Sch compares
Boyertown 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Boyertown El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyertown Area Sd reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyertown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Hanover-Upper Frederick El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbertsville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyertown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Boyertown
1 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyertown El Sch
How many students attend Boyertown El Sch?
Boyertown El Sch has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boyertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyertown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyertown El Sch is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyertown El Sch?
33.2% of students at Boyertown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyertown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Boyertown El Sch is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Boyertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyertown El Sch?
Boyertown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Boyertown El Sch rank among public schools in Boyertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyertown El Sch ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Boyertown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boyertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Boyertown Area Sd?
Besides Boyertown El Sch, Boyertown Area Sd also operates Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students), Boyertown Area Ms-East (841 students), and Boyertown Area Ms-West (668 students). See the Boyertown Area Sd district page for the complete list.