- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Forks El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Forks El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420885003477
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forks El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forks El Sch has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forks El Sch ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885003477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Forks El Sch shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 420885003477 · Easton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Hs (2,778 students)
Forks El Sch shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Forks El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton Area Hs
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- Easton Area Ms
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- Paxinosa El Sc 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- Shawnee El Sch 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- This school 336
Forks El Sch
336 students
What this shows Forks El Sch reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forks El Sch compares
Forks El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,219
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Forks El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forks El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forks El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forks El Sch
How many students attend Forks El Sch?
Forks El Sch has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forks El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Forks El Sch is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Forks El Sch?
100.0% of students at Forks El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forks El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Forks El Sch is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forks El Sch?
Forks El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Forks El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Forks El Sch ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides Forks El Sch, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), and Paxinosa El Sch (572 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.