- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethlehem, PA
Calypso El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Calypso El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420357003436
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calypso El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Calypso El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calypso El Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357003436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Calypso El Sch shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 420357003436 · Bethlehem, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 12.3:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
Calypso El Sch shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Calypso El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
2,541 students
- Freedom Hs
Freedom Hs
1,792 students
- East Hills Ms 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- Nitschmann Ms 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- Northeast Ms 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- This school 222
Calypso El Sch
222 students
What this shows Calypso El Sch reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calypso El Sch compares
Calypso El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 9.9%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Calypso El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem Area Sd reports $18,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calypso El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitschmann Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calypso El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bethlehem
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Cs
Standard public school
1,878 students 11:1 students per teacher
Fountain Hill El Sch
Standard public school
530 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Donegan El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Marvine El Sch
Standard public school
265 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calypso El Sch
How many students attend Calypso El Sch?
Calypso El Sch has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calypso El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Calypso El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Calypso El Sch?
59.4% of students at Calypso El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calypso El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Calypso El Sch is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calypso El Sch?
Calypso El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Calypso El Sch rank among schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Calypso El Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bethlehem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Besides Calypso El Sch, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and East Hills Ms (966 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.