- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmyra, PA
Lingle Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lingle Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421839007376
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lingle Avenue El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lingle Avenue El Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lingle Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, PA.
School address
District: Palmyra Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421839007376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lingle Avenue El Sch held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421839007376 · Palmyra, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 15.2:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students)
Lingle Avenue El Sch held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lingle Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Area S
Palmyra Area Shs
1,126 students
- Palmyra Area M
Palmyra Area Ms
820 students
- This school
Lingle Avenue El Sch
547 students
- Pine Street El 342
Pine Street El Sch
342 students
- Forge Road El 341
Forge Road El Sch
341 students
- Northside El S 229
Northside El Sch
229 students
What this shows Lingle Avenue El Sch reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lingle Avenue El Sch compares
Lingle Avenue El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Lingle Avenue El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra Area Sd reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lingle Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forge Road El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lingle Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmyra
3 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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lingle Avenue El Sch
How many students attend Lingle Avenue El Sch?
Lingle Avenue El Sch has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmyra, PA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lingle Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lingle Avenue El Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lingle Avenue El Sch?
28.5% of students at Lingle Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lingle Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lingle Avenue El Sch is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Palmyra, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lingle Avenue El Sch?
Lingle Avenue El 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 Lingle Avenue El Sch rank among elementary schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Lingle Avenue El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palmyra on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmyra Area Sd?
Besides Lingle Avenue El Sch, Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students), Palmyra Area Ms (820 students), and Pine Street El Sch (342 students). See the Palmyra Area Sd district page for the complete list.