- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, PA
East Derry El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Derry El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421529006261
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Derry El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Derry El Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Derry El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lewistown, PA.
School address
District: Mifflin County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421529006261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Derry El Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 421529006261 · Lewistown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students)
East Derry El Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Derry El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mifflin Co Hs
Mifflin Co Hs
1,032 students
- Mifflin Co Ms
Mifflin Co Ms
733 students
- Mifflin Co Jhs
Mifflin Co Jhs
678 students
- Lewistown Intr
Lewistown Intrmd Sch
516 students
- Lewistown El S
Lewistown El Sch
457 students
- This school 261
East Derry El Sch
261 students
What this shows East Derry El Sch reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Derry El Sch compares
East Derry 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,978
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, East Derry El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Mifflin County Sd reports $15,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Derry El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mifflin Co Jhs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewistown Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewistown El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Derry El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewistown
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Derry El Sch
How many students attend East Derry El Sch?
East Derry El Sch has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Derry El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Derry El Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Derry El Sch?
100.0% of students at East Derry El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Derry El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Derry El Sch is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Lewistown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Derry El Sch?
East Derry El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 East Derry El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Derry El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lewistown, 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 Lewistown on the city page.
What other schools are in Mifflin County Sd?
Besides East Derry El Sch, Mifflin County Sd also operates Mifflin Co Hs (1,032 students), Mifflin Co Ms (733 students), and Mifflin Co Jhs (678 students). See the Mifflin County Sd district page for the complete list.