- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmyra, PA
Northside El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northside El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421839007374
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, PA.
School address
District: Palmyra Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421839007374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Northside El Sch held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421839007374 · Palmyra, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.7:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students)
Northside El Sch held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northside El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Area S
Palmyra Area Shs
1,126 students
- Palmyra Area M
Palmyra Area Ms
820 students
- Lingle Avenue
Lingle Avenue El Sch
547 students
- Pine Street El 342
Pine Street El Sch
342 students
- Forge Road El 341
Forge Road El Sch
341 students
- This school 229
Northside El Sch
229 students
What this shows Northside El Sch reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside El Sch compares
Northside 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 | 40.1% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
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
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Northside El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra Area Sd reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forge Road El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmyra
3 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside El Sch
How many students attend Northside El Sch?
Northside El Sch has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmyra, PA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside 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 Northside El Sch?
40.1% of students at Northside El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northside El Sch is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Palmyra, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside El Sch?
Northside El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Northside El Sch rank among elementary schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmyra Area Sd?
Besides Northside El Sch, Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students), Palmyra Area Ms (820 students), and Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students). See the Palmyra Area Sd district page for the complete list.