Enrollment
547
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lingle Avenue El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lingle Avenue El Sch
Lingle Avenue El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 654 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #444.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Palmyra Area Sd spends $13,215 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Palmyra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pine Street El Sch (342 students): Lingle Avenue El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.3:1).
Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students) and Palmyra Area Ms (820 students) alongside Lingle Avenue El Sch.
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 Lingle Avenue El Sch compares
Lingle Avenue El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra Area Sd, which includes Lingle Avenue El Sch.
$13,215
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lingle Avenue El Sch a good school?
Lingle Avenue El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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