Enrollment
550
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisburg, PA
Kelly El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kelly El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421359004084
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lewisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, PA.
School address
District: Lewisburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421359004084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly El Sch
Kelly El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 550 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 658 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #600, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students) and Donald H Eichhorn Ms (438 students) alongside Kelly 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 Kelly El Sch compares
Kelly 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$17,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Kelly 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 Lewisburg Area Sd, which includes Kelly El Sch.
$17,479
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 23.7%
Federal 8.7%
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 Kelly El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donald H Eichhorn Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linntown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kelly El Sch
How many students attend Kelly El Sch?
Kelly El Sch has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% 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 Kelly El Sch?
29.6% of students at Kelly El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kelly El Sch is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly El Sch?
Kelly El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kelly El Sch rank among public schools in Lewisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewisburg on the city page.
Is Kelly El Sch a good school?
Kelly El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Lewisburg Area Sd?
Besides Kelly El Sch, Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students), Donald H Eichhorn Ms (438 students), and Linntown El Sch (270 students). See the Lewisburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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