- Enrollment
- 4,071
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazleton, PA
Heights Terrace El/Ms
Federal NCES profile for Heights Terrace El/Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421170006930
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights Terrace El/Ms earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hazleton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights Terrace El/Ms has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Terrace El/Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, PA.
School address
District: Hazleton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421170006930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Heights Terrace El/Ms grew from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 421170006930 · Hazleton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,236 enr · 17.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students)
Heights Terrace El/Ms grew from 1,138 students in 2022-23 to 1,209 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Heights Terrace El/Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazleton Area
Hazleton Area Hs
4,071 students
- This school 1,236
Heights Terrace El/Ms
1,236 students
- Maple Manor El 1,092
Maple Manor El/Ms
1,092 students
- West Hazleton 1,023
West Hazleton El/Ms
1,023 students
- Freeland El/Ms 991
Freeland El/Ms
991 students
- Valley El/Ms 957
Valley El/Ms
957 students
What this shows Heights Terrace El/Ms reports 1,236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights Terrace El/Ms compares
Heights Terrace El/Ms is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,236
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$13,485
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 7.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Heights Terrace El/Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazleton Area Sd reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heights Terrace El/Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Manor El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hazleton El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeland El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley El/Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights Terrace El/Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hazleton
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 (~1,236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heights Terrace El/Ms
How many students attend Heights Terrace El/Ms?
Heights Terrace El/Ms has 1,236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazleton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,138 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights Terrace El/Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights Terrace El/Ms is 17.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights Terrace El/Ms?
100.0% of students at Heights Terrace El/Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights Terrace El/Ms?
The largest demographic group at Heights Terrace El/Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Hazleton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights Terrace El/Ms?
Heights Terrace El/Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Heights Terrace El/Ms rank among elementary schools in Hazleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights Terrace El/Ms ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hazleton, 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 Hazleton Area Sd?
Besides Heights Terrace El/Ms, Hazleton Area Sd also operates Hazleton Area Hs (4,071 students), Maple Manor El/Ms (1,092 students), and West Hazleton El/Ms (1,023 students). See the Hazleton Area Sd district page for the complete list.