- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehighton, PA
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Federal NCES profile for Lehighton Area Elementary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421350007657
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehighton Area Elementary Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lehighton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehighton Area Elementary Center has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Elementary Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, PA.
School address
District: Lehighton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421350007657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lehighton Area Elementary Center held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.5 → 72.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 421350007657 · Lehighton, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lehighton Area Hs (630 students)
Lehighton Area Elementary Center held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.5 → 72.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lehighton Area Elementary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
1,005 students
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Hs
630 students
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Ms
478 students
What this shows Lehighton Area Elementary Center reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lehighton Area Elementary Center compares
Lehighton Area Elementary Center 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,076
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Lehighton Area Elementary Center is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lehighton Area Sd reports $16,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lehighton Area Elementary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Area Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehighton Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehighton Area Elementary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lehighton Area Elementary Center
How many students attend Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
Lehighton Area Elementary Center has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehighton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Elementary Center is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
51.3% of students at Lehighton Area Elementary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
The largest demographic group at Lehighton Area Elementary Center is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Lehighton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
Lehighton Area Elementary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lehighton Area Elementary Center rank among public schools in Lehighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Elementary Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, 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 Lehighton Area Sd?
Besides Lehighton Area Elementary Center, Lehighton Area Sd also operates Lehighton Area Hs (630 students) and Lehighton Area Ms (478 students). See the Lehighton Area Sd district page for the complete list.