Enrollment
500
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, PA
Ebenezer El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ebenezer El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420684002728
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ebenezer El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ebenezer El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Cornwall-Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420684002728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ebenezer El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ebenezer El Sch
Ebenezer El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 500 students.
At 13.5:1, 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 44.0% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 653 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cornwall-Lebanon Sd spends $14,412 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Lebanon El Sch (554 students): Ebenezer El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students) and Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students) alongside Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer El Sch compares
Ebenezer 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,412
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ebenezer 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 Cornwall-Lebanon Sd, which includes Ebenezer El Sch.
$14,412
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.9%
State 28.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 Ebenezer El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cornwall El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Canal El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ebenezer El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
2 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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ebenezer El Sch
How many students attend Ebenezer El Sch?
Ebenezer El Sch has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Ebenezer El Sch?
44.0% of students at Ebenezer El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ebenezer El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ebenezer El Sch is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ebenezer El Sch?
Ebenezer El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ebenezer El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Ebenezer El Sch a good school?
Ebenezer El Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Cornwall-Lebanon Sd?
Besides Ebenezer El Sch, Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students), Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students), and South Lebanon El Sch (554 students). See the Cornwall-Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.
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