- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Lamberton Robert E Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lamberton Robert E Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003670
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamberton Robert E Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #13 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamberton Robert E Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamberton Robert E Sch ranks #13 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lamberton Robert E Sch held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 421899003670 · Philadelphia, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Lamberton Robert E Sch held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lamberton Robert E Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 341
Lamberton Robert E Sch
341 students
What this shows Lamberton Robert E Sch reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamberton Robert E Sch compares
Lamberton Robert E 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Lamberton Robert E Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamberton Robert E Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamberton Robert E Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamberton Robert E Sch
How many students attend Lamberton Robert E Sch?
Lamberton Robert E Sch has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamberton Robert E Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamberton Robert E Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Lamberton Robert E Sch?
100.0% of students at Lamberton Robert E Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamberton Robert E Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lamberton Robert E Sch is African American at 88.0% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamberton Robert E Sch?
Lamberton Robert E Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lamberton Robert E Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamberton Robert E Sch ranks #13 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Lamberton Robert E Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.