- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, PA
Fink El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fink El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421524006934
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fink El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fink El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fink El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, PA.
School address
District: Middletown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421524006934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Fink El Sch grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 421524006934 · Middletown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.2:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown Area Hs (702 students)
Fink El Sch grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fink El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Are
Middletown Area Hs
702 students
- Middletown Are
Middletown Area Ms
534 students
- Robert Reid El
Robert Reid El Sch
410 students
- Kunkel El Sch
Kunkel El Sch
369 students
- This school 257
Fink El Sch
257 students
What this shows Fink El Sch reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fink El Sch compares
Fink El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,820
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 16.3%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Fink El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Middletown Area Sd reports $18,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fink El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Reid El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kunkel El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fink El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fink El Sch
How many students attend Fink El Sch?
Fink El Sch has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fink El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fink El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Fink El Sch?
69.5% of students at Fink El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fink El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fink El Sch is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fink El Sch?
Fink El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Fink El Sch rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fink El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown Area Sd?
Besides Fink El Sch, Middletown Area Sd also operates Middletown Area Hs (702 students), Middletown Area Ms (534 students), and Robert Reid El Sch (410 students). See the Middletown Area Sd district page for the complete list.