- Enrollment
- 2,541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethlehem, PA
Fountain Hill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Hill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420357006723
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Hill El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Hill El Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hill El Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Bethlehem Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420357006723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fountain Hill El Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 420357006723 · Bethlehem, PA Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 11.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Hs (2,541 students)
Fountain Hill El Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fountain Hill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
2,541 students
- Freedom Hs
Freedom Hs
1,792 students
- East Hills Ms 966
East Hills Ms
966 students
- Nitschmann Ms 731
Nitschmann Ms
731 students
- Northeast Ms 715
Northeast Ms
715 students
- This school 530
Fountain Hill El Sch
530 students
What this shows Fountain Hill El Sch reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Hill El Sch compares
Fountain Hill El 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 14.0%
White 12.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Fountain Hill El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethlehem Area Sd reports $18,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Hill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hills Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nitschmann Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Hill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Bethlehem
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Cs
Standard public school
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Donegan El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Marvine El Sch
Standard public school
265 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Calypso El Sch
Standard public school
222 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Hill El Sch
How many students attend Fountain Hill El Sch?
Fountain Hill El Sch has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Hill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Hill El Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Fountain Hill El Sch?
82.8% of students at Fountain Hill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Hill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Hill El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Hill El Sch?
Fountain Hill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fountain Hill El Sch rank among schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Hill El Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Bethlehem, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethlehem Area Sd?
Besides Fountain Hill El Sch, Bethlehem Area Sd also operates Liberty Hs (2,541 students), Freedom Hs (1,792 students), and East Hills Ms (966 students). See the Bethlehem Area Sd district page for the complete list.