Enrollment
532
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Coventry El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Coventry El Sch
North Coventry El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 532 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 605 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #520, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 532 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pottstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pottstown Ms (918 students): North Coventry El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 12.9:1).
Owen J Roberts Sd also operates Owen J Roberts Hs (1,810 students) and Owen J Roberts Ms (856 students) alongside North Coventry 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 North Coventry El Sch compares
North Coventry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,991
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen J Roberts Sd, which includes North Coventry El Sch.
$17,991
Per student
+0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Coventry El Sch a good school?
North Coventry El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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