- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitehall, PA
George D Steckel El Sch
Federal NCES profile for George D Steckel El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422625006841
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George D Steckel El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George D Steckel El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George D Steckel El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Whitehall, PA.
School address
District: Whitehall-Coplay Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422625006841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
George D Steckel El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 422625006841 · Whitehall, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Hs (1,462 students)
George D Steckel El Sch held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
George D Steckel El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Hs
Whitehall Hs
1,462 students
- Whitehall-Copl
Whitehall-Coplay Ms
975 students
- Zephyr El Sch
Zephyr El Sch
598 students
- Clarence M Goc 574
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
574 students
- This school 561
George D Steckel El Sch
561 students
What this shows George D Steckel El Sch reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How George D Steckel El Sch compares
George D Steckel 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$17,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 40.5%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, George D Steckel El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitehall-Coplay Sd reports $17,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George D Steckel El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall-Coplay Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zephyr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence M Gockley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George D Steckel El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Whitehall
2 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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about George D Steckel El Sch
How many students attend George D Steckel El Sch?
George D Steckel El Sch has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitehall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George D Steckel El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George D Steckel El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 George D Steckel El Sch?
100.0% of students at George D Steckel El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George D Steckel El Sch?
The largest demographic group at George D Steckel El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Whitehall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George D Steckel El Sch?
George D Steckel El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 George D Steckel El Sch rank among elementary schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, George D Steckel El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehall-Coplay Sd?
Besides George D Steckel El Sch, Whitehall-Coplay Sd also operates Whitehall Hs (1,462 students), Whitehall-Coplay Ms (975 students), and Zephyr El Sch (598 students). See the Whitehall-Coplay Sd district page for the complete list.