- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dingmans Ferry, PA
Bushkill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bushkill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420867000373
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bushkill El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dingmans Ferry · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bushkill El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bushkill El Sch ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Bushkill El Sch grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 420867000373 · Dingmans Ferry, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.7:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
Bushkill El Sch grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bushkill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- This school 405
Bushkill El Sch
405 students
What this shows Bushkill El Sch reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bushkill El Sch compares
Bushkill El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 16% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Two or More 22.2%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Bushkill El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bushkill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bushkill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Dingmans Ferry
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bushkill El Sch
How many students attend Bushkill El Sch?
Bushkill El Sch has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dingmans Ferry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bushkill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bushkill El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Bushkill El Sch?
67.5% of students at Bushkill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bushkill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bushkill El Sch is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bushkill El Sch?
Bushkill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bushkill El Sch rank among public schools in Dingmans Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Bushkill El Sch ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, 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 Dingmans Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Bushkill El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.