- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nanticoke, PA
Gna El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Gna El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421629000733
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gna El Ctr earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nanticoke · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gna El Ctr has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gna El Ctr ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA.
School address
District: Greater Nanticoke Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421629000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gna El Ctr held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421629000733 · Nanticoke, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students)
Gna El Ctr held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gna El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greater Nantic
Greater Nanticoke Area Shs
698 students
- Greater Nantic
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
533 students
- This school
Gna El Ctr
513 students
- Kennedy Early
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
505 students
What this shows Gna El Ctr reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gna El Ctr compares
Gna El Ctr 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Gna El Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Nanticoke Area Sd reports $12,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gna El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Nanticoke Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gna El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gna El Ctr
How many students attend Gna El Ctr?
Gna El Ctr has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nanticoke, PA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gna El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Gna El Ctr is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gna El Ctr?
100.0% of students at Gna El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gna El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Gna El Ctr is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Nanticoke, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gna El Ctr?
Gna El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gna El Ctr rank among public schools in Nanticoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Gna El Ctr ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nanticoke, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Nanticoke Area Sd?
Besides Gna El Ctr, Greater Nanticoke Area Sd also operates Greater Nanticoke Area Shs (698 students), Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr (533 students), and Kennedy Early Childhood Center (505 students). See the Greater Nanticoke Area Sd district page for the complete list.