Enrollment
270
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewisburg, PA
Linntown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Linntown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421359004081
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linntown El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lewisburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Linntown El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linntown El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, PA.
School address
District: Lewisburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421359004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linntown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linntown El Sch
Linntown El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students) and Kelly El Sch (550 students) alongside Linntown 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 Linntown El Sch compares
Linntown 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$17,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Linntown 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 Lewisburg Area Sd, which includes Linntown El Sch.
$17,479
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 23.7%
Federal 8.7%
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 Linntown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelly El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald H Eichhorn Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linntown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Linntown El Sch
How many students attend Linntown El Sch?
Linntown El Sch has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linntown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Linntown El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linntown El Sch?
20.1% of students at Linntown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linntown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Linntown El Sch is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lewisburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linntown El Sch?
Linntown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Linntown El Sch rank among public schools in Lewisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Linntown El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg on the city page.
Is Linntown El Sch a good school?
Linntown El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Lewisburg Area Sd?
Besides Linntown El Sch, Lewisburg Area Sd also operates Lewisburg Hs (551 students), Kelly El Sch (550 students), and Donald H Eichhorn Ms (438 students). See the Lewisburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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