- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Williamsport, PA
Central El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Central El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422214003054
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in South Williamsport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: South Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422214003054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central El Sch held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422214003054 · South Williamsport, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.3:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Williamsport Area Jshs (478 students)
Central El Sch held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Central El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Williams
South Williamsport Area Jshs
478 students
- This school
Central El Sch
414 students
- Rommelt El Sch 176
Rommelt El Sch
176 students
What this shows Central El Sch reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central El Sch compares
Central 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$16,105
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Central El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Williamsport Area Sd reports $16,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Williamsport Area Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rommelt El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in South Williamsport
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central El Sch
How many students attend Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central El Sch?
47.3% of students at Central El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Central El Sch is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in South Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central El Sch?
Central El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Central El Sch rank among public schools in South Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Central El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Central El Sch, South Williamsport Area Sd also operates South Williamsport Area Jshs (478 students) and Rommelt El Sch (176 students). See the South Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.