- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boyertown, PA
Earl El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Earl El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420396000763
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Boyertown · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl El Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Boyertown, PA.
School address
District: Boyertown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420396000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Earl El Sch shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 420396000763 · Boyertown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students)
Earl El Sch shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Earl El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Shs
2,052 students
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Ms-East
841 students
- Boyertown Area 668
Boyertown Area Ms-West
668 students
- Boyertown El S 632
Boyertown El Sch
632 students
- New Hanover-Up 606
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
606 students
- This school 271
Earl El Sch
271 students
What this shows Earl El Sch reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl El Sch compares
Earl El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Earl El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyertown Area Sd reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyertown El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover-Upper Frederick El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Boyertown
1 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earl El Sch
How many students attend Earl El Sch?
Earl El Sch has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boyertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earl El Sch?
36.1% of students at Earl El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Earl El Sch is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Boyertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl El Sch?
Earl El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Earl El Sch rank among public schools in Boyertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl El Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Boyertown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boyertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Boyertown Area Sd?
Besides Earl El Sch, Boyertown Area Sd also operates Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students), Boyertown Area Ms-East (841 students), and Boyertown Area Ms-West (668 students). See the Boyertown Area Sd district page for the complete list.