- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
North Coventry El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Coventry El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421827006487
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Coventry El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Coventry El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Coventry El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Owen J Roberts Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421827006487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Coventry El Sch held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 421827006487 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 12.7:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students)
North Coventry El Sch held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Coventry El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Hs
1,810 students
- Owen J Roberts
Owen J Roberts Ms
856 students
- French Creek E 581
French Creek El Sch
581 students
- This school 532
North Coventry El Sch
532 students
- West Vincent E 530
West Vincent El Sch
530 students
- East Vincent E 512
East Vincent El Sch
512 students
What this shows North Coventry El Sch reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Coventry El Sch compares
North Coventry 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$18,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, North Coventry El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen J Roberts Sd reports $18,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Coventry El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen J Roberts Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen J Roberts Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| French Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Vincent El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Coventry El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pottstown Ms
Standard public school
918 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Standard public school
646 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
French Creek El Sch
Standard public school
581 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
East Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
479 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Standard public school
383 students 14.2:1 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Coventry El Sch
How many students attend North Coventry El Sch?
North Coventry El Sch has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Coventry El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Coventry El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 North Coventry El Sch?
27.1% of students at North Coventry El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Coventry El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Coventry El Sch is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Coventry El Sch?
North Coventry El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 North Coventry El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Coventry El Sch ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Owen J Roberts Sd?
Besides North Coventry El Sch, Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students), Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students), and French Creek El Sch (581 students). See the Owen J Roberts Sd district page for the complete list.