- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarks Summit, PA
Newton-Ransom Sch
Federal NCES profile for Newton-Ransom Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420201002407
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton-Ransom Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Clarks Summit · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton-Ransom Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Ransom Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarks Summit, PA.
School address
District: Abington Heights Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420201002407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Newton-Ransom Sch held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420201002407 · Clarks Summit, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students)
Newton-Ransom Sch held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Newton-Ransom Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Hs
1,115 students
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Ms
1,073 students
- Clarks Summit 399
Clarks Summit El Sch
399 students
- Waverly Sch 307
Waverly Sch
307 students
- South Abington 301
South Abington Sch
301 students
- This school 196
Newton-Ransom Sch
196 students
What this shows Newton-Ransom Sch reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton-Ransom Sch compares
Newton-Ransom 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,730
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 92.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Newton-Ransom Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Heights Sd reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton-Ransom Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Heights Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abington Heights Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarks Summit El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Abington Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton-Ransom Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarks Summit
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton-Ransom Sch
How many students attend Newton-Ransom Sch?
Newton-Ransom Sch has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarks Summit, PA. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton-Ransom Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton-Ransom Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Newton-Ransom Sch?
8.2% of students at Newton-Ransom Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton-Ransom Sch?
The largest demographic group at Newton-Ransom Sch is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Clarks Summit, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton-Ransom Sch?
Newton-Ransom Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Newton-Ransom Sch rank among elementary schools in Clarks Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton-Ransom Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Clarks Summit, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Abington Heights Sd?
Besides Newton-Ransom Sch, Abington Heights Sd also operates Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students), Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students), and Clarks Summit El Sch (399 students). See the Abington Heights Sd district page for the complete list.