- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Myerstown, PA
Elco Intermd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Elco Intermd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420846007359
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elco Intermd Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Myerstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elco Intermd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elco Intermd Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Myerstown, PA.
School address
District: Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420846007359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Elco Intermd Sch held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 420846007359 · Myerstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 13.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students)
Elco Intermd Sch held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elco Intermd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Shs
773 students
- Eastern Lebano
Eastern Lebanon Co Ms
556 students
- This school
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 Elco Intermd Sch reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elco Intermd Sch compares
Elco Intermd 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Elco Intermd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
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 Elco Intermd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Lebanon Co Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Lebanon Co Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Zeller El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elco Intermd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Myerstown
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elco Intermd Sch
How many students attend Elco Intermd Sch?
Elco Intermd Sch has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Myerstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elco Intermd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elco Intermd Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elco Intermd Sch?
44.9% of students at Elco Intermd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elco Intermd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Elco Intermd Sch is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Myerstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elco Intermd Sch?
Elco Intermd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elco Intermd Sch rank among public schools in Myerstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elco Intermd Sch ranks #4 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 Elco Intermd Sch, Eastern Lebanon County Sd also operates Eastern Lebanon Co Shs (773 students), Eastern Lebanon Co Ms (556 students), and Fort Zeller El Sch (273 students). See the Eastern Lebanon County Sd district page for the complete list.