- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
French Creek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for French Creek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421827000628
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Creek El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
French Creek El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Creek El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
French Creek El Sch held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 421827000628 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 13.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students)
French Creek El Sch held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
French Creek El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- This school 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- North Coventry 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- West Vincent E 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- East Vincent E 512
East Vincent El Sch
512 students
What this shows French Creek El Sch reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Creek El Sch compares
French Creek 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 69% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, French Creek El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Creek El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen J Roberts Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Coventry El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Creek El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pottstown Ms
Standard public school
918 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Standard public school
646 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
North Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
East Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
479 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Standard public school
383 students 14.2:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Creek El Sch
How many students attend French Creek El Sch?
French Creek El Sch has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Creek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at French Creek El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 French Creek El Sch?
18.2% of students at French Creek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Creek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at French Creek El Sch is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Creek El Sch?
French Creek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 French Creek El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, French Creek El Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides French Creek El Sch, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students), Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students), and North Coventry El Sch (532 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.