- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lower Pottsgrove El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421965003334
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Pottsgrove El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottsgrove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421965003334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 421965003334 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 13.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsgrove Shs (973 students)
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsgrove Shs
Pottsgrove Shs
973 students
- Pottsgrove Ms
Pottsgrove Ms
678 students
- This school
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
646 students
- Ringing Rocks 383
Ringing Rocks El Sch
383 students
- West Pottsgrov 252
West Pottsgrove El Sch
252 students
What this shows Lower Pottsgrove El Sch reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Pottsgrove El Sch compares
Lower Pottsgrove 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 21% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$19,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsgrove Sd reports $19,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Pottsgrove El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsgrove Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottsgrove Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ringing Rocks El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Pottsgrove El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Pottsgrove El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pottstown Ms
Standard public school
918 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
French Creek El Sch
Standard public school
581 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
East Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
479 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Standard public school
383 students 14.2:1 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
How many students attend Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch has 646 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
46.1% of students at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Pottsgrove El Sch?
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pottsgrove El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Pottsgrove El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottsgrove Sd?
Besides Lower Pottsgrove El Sch, Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students), Pottsgrove Ms (678 students), and Ringing Rocks El Sch (383 students). See the Pottsgrove Sd district page for the complete list.