- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stroudsburg, PA
Chipperfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Chipperfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422286006683
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chipperfield El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chipperfield El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chipperfield El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422286006683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Chipperfield El Sch held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 61.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 422286006683 · Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 11.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stroudsburg Hs (1,196 students)
Chipperfield El Sch held near 717 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 61.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Chipperfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stroudsburg Hs
Stroudsburg Hs
1,196 students
- Stroudsburg Ms
Stroudsburg Ms
1,015 students
- Stroudsburg Jh
Stroudsburg Jhs
721 students
- This school
Chipperfield El Sch
681 students
- Hamilton Twp E 305
Hamilton Twp El Sch
305 students
- B F Morey El S 228
B F Morey El Sch
228 students
What this shows Chipperfield El Sch reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chipperfield El Sch compares
Chipperfield 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 23.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Chipperfield El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chipperfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudsburg Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stroudsburg Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stroudsburg Jhs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Twp El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B F Morey El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chipperfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Stroudsburg
3 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chipperfield El Sch
How many students attend Chipperfield El Sch?
Chipperfield El Sch has 681 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chipperfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Chipperfield El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Chipperfield El Sch?
52.5% of students at Chipperfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chipperfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Chipperfield El Sch is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chipperfield El Sch?
Chipperfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Chipperfield El Sch rank among elementary schools in Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Chipperfield El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Stroudsburg, 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 Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Chipperfield El Sch, Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates Stroudsburg Hs (1,196 students), Stroudsburg Ms (1,015 students), and Stroudsburg Jhs (721 students). See the Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.