- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Myerstown, PA
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Lebanon Co Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420846002740
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Myerstown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Lebanon Co Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, PA.
School address
District: Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420846002740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 420846002740 · Myerstown, PA High · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Lebanon Co Ms (556 students)
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.3 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
773 students
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
556 students
- Elco Intermd S
Elco Intermd Sch
505 students
- Fort Zeller El 273
Fort Zeller El Sch
273 students
- Jackson El Sch 203
Jackson El Sch
203 students
What this shows Eastern Lebanon Co Shs reports 773 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Lebanon Co Shs compares
Eastern Lebanon Co 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$18,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Eastern Lebanon Co Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Lebanon County Sd reports $18,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Lebanon Co Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lebanon Co Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elco Intermd Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Zeller El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Lebanon Co Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
How many students attend Eastern Lebanon Co Shs?
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs has 773 students enrolled. It is a high school in Myerstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Lebanon Co Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Lebanon Co Shs is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Lebanon Co Shs?
34.5% of students at Eastern Lebanon Co Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Lebanon Co Shs?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Lebanon Co Shs is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Myerstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Lebanon Co Shs?
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs 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 Eastern Lebanon Co Shs rank among public schools in Myerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Lebanon Co Shs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, 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 Eastern Lebanon County Sd?
Besides Eastern Lebanon Co Shs, Eastern Lebanon County Sd also operates Eastern Lebanon Co Ms (556 students), Elco Intermd Sch (505 students), and Fort Zeller El Sch (273 students). See the Eastern Lebanon County Sd district page for the complete list.