Enrollment
433
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breinigsville, PA
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fred J. Jaindl 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 421851007356
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Breinigsville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J. Jaindl El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Breinigsville, PA.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851007356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred J. Jaindl El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 494 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Breinigsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fogelsville Sch (480 students): Fred J. Jaindl El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 13.3:1).
Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students) and Springhouse Ms (1,329 students) alongside Fred J. Jaindl El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fred J. Jaindl El Sch compares
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
Asian 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Fred J. Jaindl El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkland Sd, which includes Fred J. Jaindl El Sch.
$17,820
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fred J. Jaindl El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springhouse Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orefield Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred J. Jaindl El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Breinigsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
How many students attend Fred J. Jaindl El Sch?
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breinigsville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred J. Jaindl El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred J. Jaindl El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Fred J. Jaindl El Sch?
23.0% of students at Fred J. Jaindl El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred J. Jaindl El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fred J. Jaindl El Sch is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Breinigsville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred J. Jaindl El Sch?
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred J. Jaindl El Sch rank among elementary schools in Breinigsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J. Jaindl El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Breinigsville, 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 Breinigsville on the city page.
Is Fred J. Jaindl El Sch a good school?
Fred J. Jaindl El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Parkland Sd?
Besides Fred J. Jaindl El Sch, Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students), Springhouse Ms (1,329 students), and Orefield Ms (1,034 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.
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