- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Paxinosa El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Paxinosa El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420885005350
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paxinosa El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paxinosa El Sch has class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paxinosa El Sch ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885005350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Paxinosa El Sch held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420885005350 · Easton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Hs (2,778 students)
Paxinosa El Sch held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Paxinosa El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton Area Hs
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- Easton Area Ms
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- This school 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- Shawnee El Sch 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- Palmer El Sch 531
Palmer El Sch
531 students
What this shows Paxinosa El Sch reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paxinosa El Sch compares
Paxinosa El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$19,219
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 17.5%
White 15.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Paxinosa El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paxinosa 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paxinosa El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 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
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paxinosa El Sch
How many students attend Paxinosa El Sch?
Paxinosa El Sch has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxinosa El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Paxinosa El Sch is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Paxinosa El Sch?
100.0% of students at Paxinosa El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paxinosa El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Paxinosa El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paxinosa El Sch?
Paxinosa El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Paxinosa El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Paxinosa El Sch ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides Paxinosa El Sch, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), and Shawnee El Sch (567 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.