Enrollment
399
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarks Summit, PA
Clarks Summit El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clarks Summit El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420201000371
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarks Summit El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarks Summit · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarks Summit El Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarks Summit El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarks Summit, PA.
School address
District: Abington Heights Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420201000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarks Summit El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarks Summit El Sch
Clarks Summit El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 22% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.9% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 399 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.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 798 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Abington Heights Sd spends $14,362 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Clarks Summit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students): Clarks Summit El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Abington Heights Sd also operates Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students) and Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students) alongside Clarks Summit El 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 Clarks Summit El Sch compares
Clarks Summit El 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.9%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Clarks Summit El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abington Heights Sd, which includes Clarks Summit El Sch.
$14,362
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 29.0%
Federal 7.5%
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 Clarks Summit El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Heights Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abington Heights Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Abington Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton-Ransom Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarks Summit El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarks Summit
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarks Summit El Sch
How many students attend Clarks Summit El Sch?
Clarks Summit El Sch has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarks Summit, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarks Summit El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarks Summit El Sch is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarks Summit El Sch?
5.9% of students at Clarks Summit El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarks Summit El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clarks Summit El Sch is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Clarks Summit, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarks Summit El Sch?
Clarks Summit El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Clarks Summit El Sch rank among elementary schools in Clarks Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarks Summit El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clarks Summit, 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 Clarks Summit on the city page.
Is Clarks Summit El Sch a good school?
Clarks Summit El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Abington Heights Sd?
Besides Clarks Summit El Sch, Abington Heights Sd also operates Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students), Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students), and Waverly Sch (307 students). See the Abington Heights Sd district page for the complete list.
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