- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Catawissa, PA
Hartman El Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Hartman El Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422226006900
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartman El Ctr earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Catawissa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartman El Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartman El Ctr ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catawissa, PA.
School address
District: Southern Columbia Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422226006900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hartman El Ctr held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 422226006900 · Catawissa, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 13.3:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Columbia Ms (367 students)
Hartman El Ctr held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hartman El Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hartman El Ctr
480 students
- Southern Colum
Southern Columbia Ms
367 students
- Southern Colum
Southern Columbia Hs
348 students
What this shows Hartman El Ctr reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartman El Ctr compares
Hartman 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 80% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,798
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Hartman El Ctr is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Columbia Area Sd reports $16,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartman El Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Columbia Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Columbia Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartman El Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Catawissa
1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartman El Ctr
How many students attend Hartman El Ctr?
Hartman El Ctr has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Catawissa, PA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartman El Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartman El Ctr is 13.3:1, which is 2% 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 Hartman El Ctr?
11.8% of students at Hartman El Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartman El Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Hartman El Ctr is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Catawissa, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartman El Ctr?
Hartman El Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hartman El Ctr rank among public schools in Catawissa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartman El Ctr ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catawissa, 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 Southern Columbia Area Sd?
Besides Hartman El Ctr, Southern Columbia Area Sd also operates Southern Columbia Ms (367 students) and Southern Columbia Hs (348 students). See the Southern Columbia Area Sd district page for the complete list.