- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, PA
Harding El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Harding El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421344006616
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harding El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding El Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421344006616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Harding El Sch shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 421344006616 · Lebanon, PA Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.6:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Shs (1,393 students)
Harding El Sch shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harding El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Shs
Lebanon Shs
1,393 students
- Northwest El S 557
Northwest El Sch
557 students
- This school 555
Harding El Sch
555 students
- Southeast El S 438
Southeast El Sch
438 students
- Southwest El S 390
Southwest El Sch
390 students
- Lebanon Ms 380
Lebanon Ms
380 students
What this shows Harding El Sch reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harding El Sch compares
Harding El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$14,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
White 14.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Harding El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon Sd reports $14,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harding El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harding El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northwest El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Southeast El Sch
Standard public school
438 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Southwest El Sch
Standard public school
390 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Houck El Sch
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harding El Sch
How many students attend Harding El Sch?
Harding El Sch has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harding El Sch?
77.8% of students at Harding El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Harding El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding El Sch?
Harding El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Harding El Sch rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding El Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon Sd?
Besides Harding El Sch, Lebanon Sd also operates Lebanon Shs (1,393 students), Northwest El Sch (557 students), and Southeast El Sch (438 students). See the Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.