- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nazareth, PA
Lower Nazareth El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lower Nazareth El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421638006717
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Nazareth El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Nazareth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Nazareth El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Nazareth El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, PA.
School address
District: Nazareth Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421638006717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lower Nazareth El Sch held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421638006717 · Nazareth, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15.8:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students)
Lower Nazareth El Sch held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lower Nazareth El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Hs
1,607 students
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Ms
775 students
- Nazareth Area
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
752 students
- This school 615
Lower Nazareth El Sch
615 students
- Kenneth N Butz 576
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
576 students
- Shafer El Sch 559
Shafer El Sch
559 students
What this shows Lower Nazareth El Sch reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Nazareth El Sch compares
Lower Nazareth 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$17,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 615 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Lower Nazareth El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nazareth Area Sd reports $17,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Nazareth El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nazareth Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shafer El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Nazareth El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Nazareth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
752 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Kenneth N Butz Jr El Sch
Standard public school
576 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Shafer El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Plainfield El Sch
Standard public school
434 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Nazareth El Sch
How many students attend Lower Nazareth El Sch?
Lower Nazareth El Sch has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nazareth, PA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Nazareth El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Nazareth El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Nazareth El Sch?
19.4% of students at Lower Nazareth El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Nazareth El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lower Nazareth El Sch is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Nazareth, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Nazareth El Sch?
Lower Nazareth El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lower Nazareth El Sch rank among elementary schools in Nazareth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Nazareth El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Nazareth, 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 Nazareth on the city page.
What other schools are in Nazareth Area Sd?
Besides Lower Nazareth El Sch, Nazareth Area Sd also operates Nazareth Area Hs (1,607 students), Nazareth Area Ms (775 students), and Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch (752 students). See the Nazareth Area Sd district page for the complete list.