Enrollment
583
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Pennsboro El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Pennsboro El Sch
East Pennsboro El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Enola, Pennsylvania, enrolling 583 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 524 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Enola's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shaull El Sch (591 students): East Pennsboro El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 16.9:1).
East Pennsboro Area Sd also operates East Pennsboro Area Shs (779 students) and East Pennsboro Area Ms (618 students) alongside East Pennsboro El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Pennsboro El Sch compares
East Pennsboro El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Pennsboro Area Sd, which includes East Pennsboro El Sch.
$16,052
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 27.2%
Federal 8.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Enola on the city page.
Is East Pennsboro El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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