Enrollment
477
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Catasauqua, PA
Catasauqua Ms
Federal NCES profile for Catasauqua Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420516002797
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catasauqua Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Catasauqua · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Catasauqua Ms has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catasauqua Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catasauqua, PA.
School address
District: Catasauqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420516002797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Catasauqua Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Catasauqua Ms
Catasauqua Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger 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.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 526 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Catasauqua's elementary schools, it stands alongside Francis H Sheckler El Sch (589 students): Catasauqua Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 15.5:1).
Catasauqua Area Sd also operates Francis H Sheckler El Sch (589 students) and Catasauqua Shs (467 students) alongside Catasauqua Ms.
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 Catasauqua Ms compares
Catasauqua Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Catasauqua Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Catasauqua Area Sd, which includes Catasauqua Ms.
$18,663
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 26.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 Catasauqua Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis H Sheckler El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catasauqua Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catasauqua Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Catasauqua
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~477 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Catasauqua Ms
How many students attend Catasauqua Ms?
Catasauqua Ms has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Catasauqua, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catasauqua Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Catasauqua Ms is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catasauqua Ms?
100.0% of students at Catasauqua Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catasauqua Ms?
The largest demographic group at Catasauqua Ms is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Catasauqua, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catasauqua Ms?
Catasauqua Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Catasauqua Ms rank among public schools in Catasauqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Catasauqua Ms ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catasauqua, 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 Catasauqua on the city page.
Is Catasauqua Ms a good school?
Catasauqua Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Catasauqua Area Sd?
Besides Catasauqua Ms, Catasauqua Area Sd also operates Francis H Sheckler El Sch (589 students) and Catasauqua Shs (467 students). See the Catasauqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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