Enrollment
342
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Street El Sch
Pine Street El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Palmyra Area Sd spends $13,215 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Palmyra's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lingle Avenue El Sch (547 students): Pine Street El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Palmyra Area Sd also operates Palmyra Area Shs (1,126 students) and Palmyra Area Ms (820 students) alongside Pine Street 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 Pine Street El Sch compares
Pine Street 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra Area Sd, which includes Pine Street El Sch.
$13,215
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 26.9%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pine Street El Sch a good school?
Pine Street El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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