Enrollment
382
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyter El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyter El Sch
Lyter El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #422.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Montoursville's elementary schools, it stands alongside C E Mccall Ms (530 students): Lyter El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
Montoursville Area Sd also operates Montoursville Area Shs (570 students) and C E Mccall Ms (530 students) alongside Lyter 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 Lyter El Sch compares
Lyter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montoursville Area Sd, which includes Lyter El Sch.
$14,855
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lyter El Sch a good school?
Lyter El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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