Enrollment
413
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Defranco El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Defranco El Sch
Defranco El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Bangor, Pennsylvania, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 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 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #488, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bangor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Five Points El Sch (580 students): Defranco El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.3:1).
Bangor Area Sd also operates Bangor Area Hs (883 students) and Five Points El Sch (580 students) alongside Defranco 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 Defranco El Sch compares
Defranco 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Area Sd, which includes Defranco El Sch.
$17,775
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 34.1%
Federal 8.6%
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.
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
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Defranco El Sch a good school?
Defranco El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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