- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
East Coventry El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Coventry El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421827010011
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Coventry El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Coventry El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Coventry El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827010011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
East Coventry El Sch held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421827010011 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 12.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students)
East Coventry El Sch held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Coventry El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- French Creek E 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- North Coventry 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- West Vincent E 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- This school 479
East Coventry El Sch
479 students
What this shows East Coventry El Sch reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Coventry El Sch compares
East Coventry 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, East Coventry El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Coventry El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen J Roberts Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coventry El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Coventry El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pottstown Ms
Standard public school
918 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Standard public school
646 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
French Creek El Sch
Standard public school
581 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Standard public school
383 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Coventry El Sch
How many students attend East Coventry El Sch?
East Coventry El Sch has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Coventry El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Coventry El Sch is 12.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Coventry El Sch?
26.4% of students at East Coventry El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Coventry El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Coventry El Sch is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Coventry El Sch?
East Coventry El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 East Coventry El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Coventry El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides East Coventry El Sch, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students), Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students), and French Creek El Sch (581 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.