- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enola, PA
East Pennsboro El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Pennsboro El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420858001705
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Pennsboro El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Enola · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Pennsboro El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Enola, PA.
School address
District: East Pennsboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420858001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
East Pennsboro El Sch held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 420858001705 · Enola, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13.3:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students)
East Pennsboro El Sch held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Pennsboro El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Shs
779 students
- East Pennsboro
East Pennsboro Area Ms
618 students
- West Creek Hil
West Creek Hills El Sch
587 students
- This school
East Pennsboro El Sch
583 students
What this shows East Pennsboro El Sch reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Pennsboro El Sch compares
East Pennsboro 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 9.3%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, East Pennsboro El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pennsboro Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Pennsboro Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Creek Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Pennsboro El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Enola
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Pennsboro El Sch
How many students attend East Pennsboro El Sch?
East Pennsboro El Sch has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enola, PA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Pennsboro El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Pennsboro El Sch?
48.5% of students at East Pennsboro El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Pennsboro El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Pennsboro El Sch is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Enola, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Pennsboro El Sch?
East Pennsboro El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 El Sch rank among public schools in Enola?
By Resource Investment Index, East Pennsboro El Sch ranks #2 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 El Sch, East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students), East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students), and West Creek Hills El Sch (587 students). See the East Pennsboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.