- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420855002809
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Emmaus Hs held near 2,819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 164.7 → 193.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 420855002809 · Emmaus, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,842 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students)
Emmaus Hs held near 2,819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 164.7 → 193.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Emmaus Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- Eyer Ms 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- Shoemaker El S 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- Macungie El Sc 529
Macungie El Sch
529 students
What this shows Emmaus Hs reports 2,842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmaus Hs compares
Emmaus Hs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,842 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,846 (2022-23) → 2,819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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 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 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.
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.