- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Enola, PA
East Pennsboro Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for East Pennsboro Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420858001707
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Pennsboro Area Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Enola · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Pennsboro Area Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA.
School address
District: East Pennsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420858001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
East Pennsboro Area Shs held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 420858001707 · Enola, PA High · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 13.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students)
East Pennsboro Area Shs held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Pennsboro Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Pennsboro Area Shs
779 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Ms
618 students
- West Creek Hil
West Creek Hills El Sch
587 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro El Sch
583 students
What this shows East Pennsboro Area Shs reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Pennsboro Area Shs compares
East Pennsboro Area Shs 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$15,899
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 9.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, East Pennsboro Area Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Pennsboro Area Sd reports $15,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Pennsboro Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Pennsboro Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Pennsboro Area Shs
How many students attend East Pennsboro Area Shs?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has 779 students enrolled. It is a high school in Enola, PA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro Area Shs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Pennsboro Area Shs?
34.6% of students at East Pennsboro Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Pennsboro Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at East Pennsboro Area Shs is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Enola, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Pennsboro Area Shs?
East Pennsboro Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pennsboro Area Shs rank among public schools in Enola?
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro Area Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Pennsboro Area Sd?
Besides East Pennsboro Area Shs, East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students), West Creek Hills El Sch (587 students), and East Pennsboro El Sch (583 students). See the East Pennsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.