- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bangor, PA
Defranco El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Defranco El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420300007655
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Defranco El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Defranco El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Defranco El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bangor, PA.
School address
District: Bangor Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420300007655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Defranco El Sch held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420300007655 · Bangor, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor Area Hs (883 students)
Defranco El Sch held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Defranco El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor Area Hs
Bangor Area Hs
883 students
- Five Points El
Five Points El Sch
580 students
- Bangor Area Ms
Bangor Area Ms
421 students
- This school
Defranco El Sch
413 students
- Washington El
Washington El Sch
375 students
What this shows Defranco El Sch reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Defranco El Sch compares
Defranco 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 30% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Defranco El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangor Area Sd reports $17,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Defranco El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Five Points El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bangor Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Defranco El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Bangor
2 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Defranco El Sch
How many students attend Defranco El Sch?
Defranco El Sch has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bangor, PA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Defranco El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Defranco El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Defranco El Sch?
40.4% of students at Defranco El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Defranco El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Defranco El Sch is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Bangor, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Defranco El Sch?
Defranco El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Defranco El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Defranco El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bangor, 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 Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Area Sd?
Besides Defranco El Sch, Bangor Area Sd also operates Bangor Area Hs (883 students), Five Points El Sch (580 students), and Bangor Area Ms (421 students). See the Bangor Area Sd district page for the complete list.