- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ephrata, PA
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ephrata Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420927007680
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ephrata Intermediate Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ephrata Intermediate Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, PA.
School address
District: Ephrata Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420927007680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ephrata Intermediate Sch held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 420927007680 · Ephrata, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 13.9:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata Shs (1,347 students)
Ephrata Intermediate Sch held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ephrata Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata Shs
Ephrata Shs
1,347 students
- Ephrata Ms
Ephrata Ms
601 students
- This school
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
568 students
- Highland El Sc 438
Highland El Sch
438 students
- Clay El Sch 377
Clay El Sch
377 students
- Fulton El Sch 297
Fulton El Sch
297 students
What this shows Ephrata Intermediate Sch reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ephrata Intermediate Sch compares
Ephrata Intermediate 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Ephrata Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata Area Sd reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ephrata Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ephrata Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Ephrata
3 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ephrata Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Ephrata Intermediate Sch?
Ephrata Intermediate Sch has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ephrata, PA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ephrata Intermediate Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ephrata Intermediate Sch?
45.8% of students at Ephrata Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ephrata Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ephrata Intermediate Sch is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Ephrata, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ephrata Intermediate Sch?
Ephrata Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ephrata Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Ephrata Intermediate Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, 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 Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata Area Sd?
Besides Ephrata Intermediate Sch, Ephrata Area Sd also operates Ephrata Shs (1,347 students), Ephrata Ms (601 students), and Highland El Sch (438 students). See the Ephrata Area Sd district page for the complete list.