- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Stroudsburg, PA
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Middle Smithfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420867003201
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Smithfield El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Smithfield El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Smithfield El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867003201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Middle Smithfield El Sch held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420867003201 · East Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.7:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
Middle Smithfield El Sch held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Middle Smithfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- This school 420
Middle Smithfield El Sch
420 students
What this shows Middle Smithfield El Sch reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Smithfield El Sch compares
Middle Smithfield 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Middle Smithfield El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Smithfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Smithfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in East Stroudsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 14:1 students per teacher
J M Hill El Sch
Standard public school
471 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Resica El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Smithfield El Sch
How many students attend Middle Smithfield El Sch?
Middle Smithfield El Sch has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Smithfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Smithfield El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Middle Smithfield El Sch?
62.0% of students at Middle Smithfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Smithfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Middle Smithfield El Sch is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Smithfield El Sch?
Middle Smithfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle Smithfield El Sch rank among elementary schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Smithfield El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Middle Smithfield El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.