- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
March El Sch
Federal NCES profile for March El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420885003478
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
March El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
March El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, March El Sch ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885003478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
March El Sch grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 420885003478 · Easton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 11:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Hs (2,778 students)
March El Sch grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
March El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton Area Hs
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- Easton Area Ms
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- Paxinosa El Sc 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- Shawnee El Sch 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- This school 296
March El Sch
296 students
What this shows March El Sch reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How March El Sch compares
March El Sch is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 40.9%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, March El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How March El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to March El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about March El Sch
How many students attend March El Sch?
March El Sch has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at March El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at March El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at March El Sch?
100.0% of students at March El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of March El Sch?
The largest demographic group at March El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Easton, 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 March El Sch?
March El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 March El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, March El Sch ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides March El Sch, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), and Paxinosa El Sch (572 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.