- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montoursville, PA
Lyter El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lyter El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421575003042
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyter El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Montoursville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyter El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyter El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Montoursville, PA.
School address
District: Montoursville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421575003042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Lyter El Sch shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 421575003042 · Montoursville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.1:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montoursville Area Shs (570 students)
Lyter El Sch shrank from 401 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lyter El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montoursville
Montoursville Area Shs
570 students
- C E Mccall Ms
C E Mccall Ms
530 students
- This school
Lyter El Sch
382 students
- Loyalsock Vall 197
Loyalsock Valley El Sch
197 students
What this shows Lyter El Sch reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyter El Sch compares
Lyter El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,500
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Lyter El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Montoursville Area Sd reports $16,500 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyter El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montoursville Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Mccall Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loyalsock Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyter El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Montoursville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyter El Sch
How many students attend Lyter El Sch?
Lyter El Sch has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montoursville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyter El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyter El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyter El Sch?
37.9% of students at Lyter El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyter El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lyter El Sch is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Montoursville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyter El Sch?
Lyter El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lyter El Sch rank among elementary schools in Montoursville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyter El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Montoursville, 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 Montoursville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montoursville Area Sd?
Besides Lyter El Sch, Montoursville Area Sd also operates Montoursville Area Shs (570 students), C E Mccall Ms (530 students), and Loyalsock Valley El Sch (197 students). See the Montoursville Area Sd district page for the complete list.