Enrollment
581
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French Creek El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at French Creek El Sch
French Creek El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 581 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pottstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pottstown Ms (918 students): French Creek El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students) and Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students) alongside French Creek 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 French Creek El Sch compares
French Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen J Roberts Sd, which includes French Creek El Sch.
$17,991
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is French Creek El Sch a good school?
French Creek El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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