- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, PA
Houck El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Houck El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421344005337
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houck El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Houck El Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houck El Sch ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421344005337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Houck El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421344005337 · Lebanon, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 15.1:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Shs (1,393 students)
Houck El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Houck 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
- Harding El Sch 555
Harding El Sch
555 students
- Southeast El S 438
Southeast El Sch
438 students
- Southwest El S 390
Southwest El Sch
390 students
- This school 348
Houck El Sch
348 students
What this shows Houck El Sch reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houck El Sch compares
Houck El Sch 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 20.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Houck El Sch is more mixed than 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 Houck 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houck 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
Harding El Sch
Standard public school
555 students 14.6:1 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
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houck El Sch
How many students attend Houck El Sch?
Houck El Sch has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houck El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Houck El Sch is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houck El Sch?
80.6% of students at Houck El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houck El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Houck El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houck El Sch?
Houck El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Houck El Sch rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Houck El Sch ranks #3 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 Houck El Sch, Lebanon Sd also operates Lebanon Shs (1,393 students), Northwest El Sch (557 students), and Harding El Sch (555 students). See the Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.