Enrollment
646
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lower Pottsgrove El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 646 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 511 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 646 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pottstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pottstown Ms (918 students): Lower Pottsgrove El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students) and Pottsgrove Ms (678 students) alongside Lower Pottsgrove 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 Lower Pottsgrove El Sch compares
Lower Pottsgrove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsgrove Sd, which includes Lower Pottsgrove El Sch.
$18,356
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 29.3%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lower Pottsgrove El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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