Enrollment
229
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside El Sch
Northside El Sch is a small elementary school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, enrolling 229 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 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Palmyra Area Sd spends $13,215 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Palmyra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students): Northside El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students) and Palmyra Area Ms (820 students) alongside Northside 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 Northside El Sch compares
Northside 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra Area Sd, which includes Northside El Sch.
$13,215
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northside El Sch a good school?
Northside El Sch earns 63/100 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 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.
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