Enrollment
531
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Palmer El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Palmer El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420885003473
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El Sch ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885003473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmer El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmer El Sch
Palmer El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 531 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 515 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Easton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students): Palmer El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.7:1).
Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students) and Easton Area Ms (1,879 students) alongside Palmer 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 Palmer El Sch compares
Palmer 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.0%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Palmer 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 Easton Area Sd, which includes Palmer El Sch.
$17,927
Per student
0%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.4%
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 Palmer El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farmersville El Sch
Standard public school
357 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palmer El Sch
How many students attend Palmer El Sch?
Palmer El Sch has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% 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 Palmer El Sch?
100.0% of students at Palmer El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Palmer El Sch is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer El Sch?
Palmer El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Palmer El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El Sch ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
Is Palmer El Sch a good school?
Palmer El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Easton Area Sd?
Besides Palmer El Sch, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), and Paxinosa El Sch (572 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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