- Enrollment
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macungie, PA
Macungie El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Macungie El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420855002804
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macungie El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Macungie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Macungie El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macungie El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Macungie, PA.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Macungie El Sch held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 420855002804 · Macungie, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmaus Hs (2,842 students)
Macungie El Sch held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Macungie El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- Eyer Ms 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- Shoemaker El S 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- This school 529
Macungie El Sch
529 students
What this shows Macungie El Sch reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macungie El Sch compares
Macungie 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,567
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Macungie El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macungie El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Macungie Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eyer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoemaker El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macungie El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Macungie
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macungie El Sch
How many students attend Macungie El Sch?
Macungie El Sch has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macungie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macungie El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Macungie El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macungie El Sch?
27.1% of students at Macungie El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macungie El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Macungie El Sch is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Macungie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macungie El Sch?
Macungie El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Macungie El Sch rank among elementary schools in Macungie?
By Resource Investment Index, Macungie El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Macungie, 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 Macungie on the city page.
What other schools are in East Penn Sd?
Besides Macungie El Sch, East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students), Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), and Eyer Ms (804 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.