Enrollment
557
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 421344006894
Northwest El Sch — Lebanon, PA
Federal NCES profile for Northwest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northwest El Sch reports 557 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 79.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Pennsylvania average and 53% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 557 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lebanon Sd spends $15,874 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.8% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northwest El Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 37% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,874
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
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.
Overview
Enrollment 557 Top 65% in Pennsylvania — larger than 35% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 79.5% +37% vs state
NCES ID 421344006894
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 557:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Sd, which includes Northwest El Sch.
$15,874
Per student
-30%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 60.8%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding El Sch
Standard public school
555 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Southeast El Sch
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Southwest El Sch
Standard public school
390 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Houck El Sch
Standard public school
348 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest El Sch
How many students attend Northwest El Sch?
Northwest El Sch has 557 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lebanon, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest El Sch?
Northwest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.