- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Stroudsburg, PA
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Stroudsburg El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420867006798
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Stroudsburg El Sch earns 47/100 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 5
- elementary schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Stroudsburg El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867006798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
East Stroudsburg El Sch held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420867006798 · East Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 14:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
East Stroudsburg El Sch held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Stroudsburg El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- This school
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- J M Hill El Sc 471
J M Hill El Sch
471 students
What this shows East Stroudsburg El Sch reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Stroudsburg El Sch compares
East Stroudsburg 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 5% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, East Stroudsburg El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Stroudsburg El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J M Hill El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Stroudsburg El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in East Stroudsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
J M Hill El Sch
Standard public school
471 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
420 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Resica El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Stroudsburg El Sch
How many students attend East Stroudsburg El Sch?
East Stroudsburg El Sch has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Stroudsburg El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% 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 Stroudsburg El Sch?
55.0% of students at East Stroudsburg El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Stroudsburg El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Stroudsburg El Sch is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Stroudsburg El Sch?
East Stroudsburg El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Stroudsburg El Sch rank among elementary schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, East Stroudsburg El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides East Stroudsburg El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.