Enrollment
433
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420087507507 Charter school
Circle of Seasons Cs — Fogelsville, PA
Federal NCES profile for Circle of Seasons Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Circle of Seasons Cs · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circle of Seasons Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Circle of Seasons Cs reports 433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 433 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Circle of Seasons Cs spends $19,732 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 94.1% from local sources (property taxes), 0.3% from the state, and 5.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Circle of Seasons Cs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,732
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 433 Top 46% in Pennsylvania — larger than 54% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420087507507
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 433:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Circle of Seasons Cs, which includes Circle of Seasons Cs.
$19,732
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 94.1%
State 0.3%
Federal 5.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Circle of Seasons Cs
How many students attend Circle of Seasons Cs?
Circle of Seasons Cs has 433 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fogelsville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle of Seasons Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle of Seasons Cs is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circle of Seasons Cs?
The largest demographic group at Circle of Seasons Cs is White at 78.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fogelsville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circle of Seasons Cs?
Circle of Seasons Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.