- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmyra, PA
Pine Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pine Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421839002764
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Street El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Street El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Street El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, PA.
School address
District: Palmyra Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421839002764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pine Street El Sch held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421839002764 · Palmyra, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students)
Pine Street El Sch held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pine Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Area S
Palmyra Area Shs
1,126 students
- Palmyra Area M
Palmyra Area Ms
820 students
- Lingle Avenue
Lingle Avenue El Sch
547 students
- This school 342
Pine Street El Sch
342 students
- Forge Road El 341
Forge Road El Sch
341 students
- Northside El S 229
Northside El Sch
229 students
What this shows Pine Street El Sch reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Street El Sch compares
Pine Street 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Pine Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra Area Sd reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forge Road El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmyra
3 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Street El Sch
How many students attend Pine Street El Sch?
Pine Street El Sch has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmyra, PA. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Street El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Street El Sch?
30.4% of students at Pine Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pine Street El Sch is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Palmyra, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Street El Sch?
Pine Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Pine Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Street El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra on the city page.
What other schools are in Palmyra Area Sd?
Besides Pine Street El Sch, Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students), Palmyra Area Ms (820 students), and Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students). See the Palmyra Area Sd district page for the complete list.