Enrollment
2,842
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Emmaus, PA
Emmaus Hs
Federal NCES profile for Emmaus Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420855002809
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmaus Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Emmaus · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmaus Hs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmaus Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Emmaus, PA.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855002809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmaus Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs is a large high school in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, enrolling 2,842 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 27% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,842 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Penn Sd also operates Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students) and Eyer Ms (804 students) alongside Emmaus Hs.
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 Emmaus Hs compares
Emmaus Hs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,842 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,842
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Emmaus Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Penn Sd, which includes Emmaus Hs.
$16,478
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 21.0%
Federal 8.4%
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 Emmaus Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Macungie Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eyer Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macungie El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmaus Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~2,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emmaus Hs
How many students attend Emmaus Hs?
Emmaus Hs has 2,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Emmaus, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmaus Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmaus Hs is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmaus Hs?
22.3% of students at Emmaus Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmaus Hs?
The largest demographic group at Emmaus Hs is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Emmaus, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmaus Hs?
Emmaus Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emmaus Hs rank among public schools in Emmaus?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmaus Hs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Emmaus, 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 Emmaus on the city page.
Is Emmaus Hs a good school?
Emmaus Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Penn Sd?
Besides Emmaus Hs, East Penn Sd also operates Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), Eyer Ms (804 students), and Willow Lane El Sch (593 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.
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