- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atglen, PA
Octorara Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Octorara Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421803006848
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Octorara Intermediate Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Atglen · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Octorara Intermediate Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Octorara Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Atglen, PA.
School address
District: Octorara Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421803006848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Octorara Intermediate Sch shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 421803006848 · Atglen, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Octorara Area Jshs (703 students)
Octorara Intermediate Sch shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Octorara Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Octorara Area
Octorara Area Jshs
703 students
- Octorara Prima
Octorara Primary Lc
412 students
- This school 279
Octorara Intermediate Sch
279 students
- Octorara El Sc 270
Octorara El Sch
270 students
What this shows Octorara Intermediate Sch reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Octorara Intermediate Sch compares
Octorara Intermediate 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Octorara Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Octorara Area Sd reports $20,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Octorara Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octorara Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Octorara Primary Lc | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Octorara El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Octorara Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Atglen
2 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Octorara Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Octorara Intermediate Sch?
Octorara Intermediate Sch has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atglen, PA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octorara Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Octorara Intermediate Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Octorara Intermediate Sch?
51.8% of students at Octorara Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Octorara Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Octorara Intermediate Sch is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Atglen, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Octorara Intermediate Sch?
Octorara Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Octorara Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Atglen?
By Resource Investment Index, Octorara Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Atglen, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Octorara Area Sd?
Besides Octorara Intermediate Sch, Octorara Area Sd also operates Octorara Area Jshs (703 students), Octorara Primary Lc (412 students), and Octorara El Sch (270 students). See the Octorara Area Sd district page for the complete list.