- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Klingerstown, PA
Mahantongo El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mahantongo El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422370003954
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahantongo El Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
Mahantongo El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422370003954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mahantongo El Sch held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422370003954 · Klingerstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 14.8:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley Jshs (427 students)
Mahantongo El Sch held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mahantongo El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-Valley Jsh
Tri-Valley Jshs
427 students
- Hegins-Hubley
Hegins-Hubley El Sch
307 students
- This school 148
Mahantongo El Sch
148 students
What this shows Mahantongo El Sch reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahantongo El Sch compares
Mahantongo 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,458
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Mahantongo El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-Valley Sd reports $15,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahantongo El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hegins-Hubley El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahantongo El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahantongo El Sch
How many students attend Mahantongo El Sch?
Mahantongo El Sch has 148 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Klingerstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahantongo El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahantongo El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% 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 Mahantongo El Sch?
24.8% of students at Mahantongo El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahantongo El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mahantongo El Sch is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Klingerstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahantongo El Sch?
Mahantongo El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Tri-Valley Sd?
Besides Mahantongo El Sch, Tri-Valley Sd also operates Tri-Valley Jshs (427 students) and Hegins-Hubley El Sch (307 students). See the Tri-Valley Sd district page for the complete list.