Enrollment
561
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George D Steckel El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at George D Steckel El Sch
George D Steckel El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, enrolling 561 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 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.
Against 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Whitehall's elementary schools, it stands alongside Zephyr El Sch (598 students): George D Steckel El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Whitehall-Coplay Sd also operates Whitehall Hs (1,462 students) and Whitehall-Coplay Ms (975 students) alongside George D Steckel 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 George D Steckel El Sch compares
George D Steckel 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall-Coplay Sd, which includes George D Steckel El Sch.
$16,312
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.9%
State 27.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George D Steckel El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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