Enrollment
720
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lengel Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lengel Ms
Lengel Ms is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 720 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pottsville Area Sd spends $13,503 per pupil, 25% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 57 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pottsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Clarke El Ctr (892 students): Lengel Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Pottsville Area Sd also operates Pottsville Area Hs (976 students) and Clarke El Ctr (892 students) alongside Lengel Ms.
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 Lengel Ms compares
Lengel Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsville Area Sd, which includes Lengel Ms.
$13,503
Per student
-25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 48.0%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lengel Ms a good school?
Lengel Ms earns 46/100 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 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.
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