- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottsville, PA
Lengel Ms
Federal NCES profile for Lengel Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421971005265
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lengel Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pottsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lengel Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lengel Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, PA.
School address
District: Pottsville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421971005265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lengel Ms held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421971005265 · Pottsville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 14.1:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsville Area Hs (976 students)
Lengel Ms held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lengel Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsville Are
Pottsville Area Hs
976 students
- Clarke El Ctr
Clarke El Ctr
892 students
- This school
Lengel Ms
720 students
What this shows Lengel Ms reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lengel Ms compares
Lengel Ms 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,814
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 57 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Lengel Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsville Area Sd reports $14,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lengel Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lengel Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottsville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lengel Ms
How many students attend Lengel Ms?
Lengel Ms has 720 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lengel Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Lengel Ms is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lengel Ms?
62.9% of students at Lengel Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lengel Ms?
The largest demographic group at Lengel Ms is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Pottsville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lengel Ms?
Lengel Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lengel Ms rank among public schools in Pottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lengel Ms ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pottsville, 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 Pottsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottsville Area Sd?
Besides Lengel Ms, Pottsville Area Sd also operates Pottsville Area Hs (976 students) and Clarke El Ctr (892 students). See the Pottsville Area Sd district page for the complete list.