- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coatesville, PA
Rainbow El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420624001370
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Rainbow El Sch held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420624001370 · Coatesville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students)
Rainbow El Sch held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rainbow El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coatesville Ar
Coatesville Area Shs
1,366 students
- Coatesville In
Coatesville Intermediate Hs
826 students
- This school
Rainbow El Sch
684 students
- Kings Highway 466
Kings Highway El Sch
466 students
- Caln El Sch 440
Caln El Sch
440 students
- Scott Ms 421
Scott Ms
421 students
What this shows Rainbow El Sch reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow El Sch compares
Rainbow 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
684
Bigger than 79% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$18,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
African American 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Rainbow El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coatesville Area Sd reports $18,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Coatesville
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow El Sch
How many students attend Rainbow El Sch?
Rainbow El Sch has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coatesville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Rainbow El Sch?
100.0% of students at Rainbow El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow El Sch is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow El Sch?
Rainbow El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rainbow El Sch rank among elementary schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Coatesville, 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 Coatesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Rainbow El Sch, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Kings Highway El Sch (466 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.