Enrollment
420
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle Smithfield El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle Smithfield El Sch
Middle Smithfield El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 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 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Stroudsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Stroudsburg El Sch (603 students): Middle Smithfield El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 14:1).
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students) and East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students) alongside Middle Smithfield 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 Middle Smithfield El Sch compares
Middle Smithfield 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes Middle Smithfield El Sch.
$20,805
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middle Smithfield El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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