Enrollment
1,064
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, PA
North Schuylkill Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Schuylkill Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421011006069
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Schuylkill Elem Sch earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,064
- students enrolled
North Schuylkill Elem Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Schuylkill Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421011006069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Schuylkill Elem Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Schuylkill Elem Sch
North Schuylkill Elem Sch is a higher-need, large elementary school in Ashland, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,064 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,064 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1064 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Schuylkill Sd spends $14,239 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, North Schuylkill Sd, also runs North Schuylkill Jshs (1,003 students).
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 Schuylkill Elem Sch compares
North Schuylkill Elem 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,064
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1064 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, North Schuylkill Elem Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Schuylkill Sd, which includes North Schuylkill Elem Sch.
$14,239
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 49.9%
Federal 11.5%
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 Schuylkill Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Schuylkill Jshs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Schuylkill Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,064 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Schuylkill Elem Sch
How many students attend North Schuylkill Elem Sch?
North Schuylkill Elem Sch has 1,064 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Elem Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Schuylkill Elem Sch?
52.5% of students at North Schuylkill Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Schuylkill Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Schuylkill Elem Sch is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Schuylkill Elem Sch?
North Schuylkill Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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).
Is North Schuylkill Elem Sch a good school?
North Schuylkill Elem Sch earns 18/100 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 Schuylkill Sd?
Besides North Schuylkill Elem Sch, North Schuylkill Sd also operates North Schuylkill Jshs (1,003 students). See the North Schuylkill Sd district page for the complete list.
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