Enrollment
445
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moscow, PA
North Pocono Intmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Pocono Intmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421731007314
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Pocono Intmd Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Pocono Intmd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Pocono Intmd Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moscow, PA.
School address
District: North Pocono Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421731007314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pocono Intmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Pocono Intmd Sch
North Pocono Intmd Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Moscow, Pennsylvania, enrolling 445 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 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 680 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #347.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Moscow's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moscow El Sch (581 students): North Pocono Intmd Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 13.5:1).
North Pocono Sd also operates North Pocono Hs (915 students) and North Pocono Ms (685 students) alongside North Pocono Intmd 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 Pocono Intmd Sch compares
North Pocono Intmd 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$18,845
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 87.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, North Pocono Intmd Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Pocono Sd, which includes North Pocono Intmd Sch.
$18,845
Per student
+5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 35.8%
Federal 5.0%
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 North Pocono Intmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pocono Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pocono Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moscow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Pocono Intmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Moscow
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Pocono Intmd Sch
How many students attend North Pocono Intmd Sch?
North Pocono Intmd Sch has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moscow, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pocono Intmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pocono Intmd Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Pocono Intmd Sch?
34.8% of students at North Pocono Intmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pocono Intmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Pocono Intmd Sch is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Moscow, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pocono Intmd Sch?
North Pocono Intmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pocono Intmd Sch rank among public schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, North Pocono Intmd Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moscow, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moscow on the city page.
Is North Pocono Intmd Sch a good school?
North Pocono Intmd Sch earns 49/100 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 North Pocono Sd?
Besides North Pocono Intmd Sch, North Pocono Sd also operates North Pocono Hs (915 students), North Pocono Ms (685 students), and Moscow El Sch (581 students). See the North Pocono Sd district page for the complete list.
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