- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, PA
Northwest El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northwest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421344006894
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El Sch ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421344006894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Northwest El Sch shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 42.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 421344006894 · Lebanon, PA Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.3:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Shs (1,393 students)
Northwest El Sch shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 42.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwest El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Shs
Lebanon Shs
1,393 students
- This school 557
Northwest El Sch
557 students
- Harding El Sch 555
Harding El Sch
555 students
- Southeast El S 438
Southeast El Sch
438 students
- Southwest El S 390
Southwest El Sch
390 students
- Lebanon Ms 380
Lebanon Ms
380 students
What this shows Northwest El Sch reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest El Sch compares
Northwest El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 14.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Northwest El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon Sd reports $14,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding El Sch
Standard public school
555 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast El Sch
Standard public school
438 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Southwest El Sch
Standard public school
390 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Houck El Sch
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest El Sch
How many students attend Northwest El Sch?
Northwest El Sch has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Northwest El Sch?
79.5% of students at Northwest El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northwest El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest El Sch?
Northwest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Northwest El Sch rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest El Sch ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon Sd?
Besides Northwest El Sch, Lebanon Sd also operates Lebanon Shs (1,393 students), Harding El Sch (555 students), and Southeast El Sch (438 students). See the Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.