Enrollment
348
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houck El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houck El Sch
Houck El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lebanon Sd spends $13,191 per pupil, 27% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Northwest El Sch (557 students): Houck El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.3:1).
Lebanon Sd also operates Lebanon Shs (1,393 students) and Northwest El Sch (557 students) alongside Houck El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houck El Sch compares
Houck El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Sd, which includes Houck El Sch.
$13,191
Per student
-27%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Houck El Sch a good school?
Houck El Sch earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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