Enrollment
496
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allentown, PA
Cetronia Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cetronia Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421851002824
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cetronia Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 21
- elementary schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cetronia Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cetronia Sch ranks #1 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851002824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cetronia Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cetronia Sch
Cetronia Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #286.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Allentown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch (807 students): Cetronia Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students) and Springhouse Ms (1,329 students) alongside Cetronia Sch.
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 Cetronia Sch compares
Cetronia Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Cetronia Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkland Sd, which includes Cetronia Sch.
$17,820
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 Cetronia Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springhouse Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orefield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cetronia Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Allentown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
Standard public school
807 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Luis a. Ramos El Sch
Standard public school
695 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Union Terrace El Sch
Standard public school
674 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt El Sch
Standard public school
631 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hiram W Dodd El Sch
Standard public school
627 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~496 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cetronia Sch
How many students attend Cetronia Sch?
Cetronia Sch has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allentown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cetronia Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cetronia Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cetronia Sch?
27.2% of students at Cetronia Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cetronia Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cetronia Sch is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cetronia Sch?
Cetronia Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Cetronia Sch rank among elementary schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cetronia Sch ranks #1 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allentown on the city page.
Is Cetronia Sch a good school?
Cetronia Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Parkland Sd?
Besides Cetronia Sch, Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students), Springhouse Ms (1,329 students), and Orefield Ms (1,034 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.
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