- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cetronia Sch held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421851002824 · Allentown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15.5:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkland Hs (3,279 students)
Cetronia Sch held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cetronia Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkland Hs
Parkland Hs
3,279 students
- Springhouse Ms
Springhouse Ms
1,329 students
- Orefield Ms 1,034
Orefield Ms
1,034 students
- Parkway Manor 569
Parkway Manor Sch
569 students
- Kernsville Sch 512
Kernsville Sch
512 students
- This school 496
Cetronia Sch
496 students
What this shows Cetronia Sch reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cetronia Sch compares
Cetronia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Parkland Sd reports $18,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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 (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.