- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Catasauqua, PA
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Francis H Sheckler El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420516006593
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis H Sheckler El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Catasauqua · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis H Sheckler El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis H Sheckler El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catasauqua, PA.
School address
District: Catasauqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420516006593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Francis H Sheckler El Sch grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 420516006593 · Catasauqua, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 15.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Catasauqua Ms (477 students)
Francis H Sheckler El Sch grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Francis H Sheckler El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Francis H Sheckler El Sch
589 students
- Catasauqua Ms
Catasauqua Ms
477 students
- Catasauqua Shs
Catasauqua Shs
467 students
What this shows Francis H Sheckler El Sch reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis H Sheckler El Sch compares
Francis H Sheckler 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,417
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 41.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Francis H Sheckler El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catasauqua Area Sd reports $20,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis H Sheckler El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catasauqua Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis H Sheckler El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Catasauqua
1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis H Sheckler El Sch
How many students attend Francis H Sheckler El Sch?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Catasauqua, PA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis H Sheckler El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis H Sheckler El Sch is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis H Sheckler El Sch?
100.0% of students at Francis H Sheckler El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis H Sheckler El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Francis H Sheckler El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Catasauqua, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis H Sheckler El Sch?
Francis H Sheckler El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Francis H Sheckler El Sch rank among public schools in Catasauqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis H Sheckler El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Catasauqua, 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 Catasauqua Area Sd?
Besides Francis H Sheckler El Sch, Catasauqua Area Sd also operates Catasauqua Ms (477 students) and Catasauqua Shs (467 students). See the Catasauqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.