- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Bethlehem, PA
Redbank Valley Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Redbank Valley Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422013007379
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redbank Valley Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 218
- students enrolled
Redbank Valley Primary School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Redbank Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422013007379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Redbank Valley Primary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 422013007379 · New Bethlehem, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Redbank Valley Hs (539 students)
Redbank Valley Primary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Redbank Valley Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redbank Valley
Redbank Valley Hs
539 students
- This school
Redbank Valley Primary School
218 students
- Redbank Valley 200
Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch
200 students
What this shows Redbank Valley Primary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redbank Valley Primary School compares
Redbank Valley Primary School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
218
Bigger than 22% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,648
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 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 95.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Redbank Valley Primary School is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Redbank Valley Sd reports $18,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redbank Valley Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbank Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redbank Valley Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redbank Valley Primary School
How many students attend Redbank Valley Primary School?
Redbank Valley Primary School has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redbank Valley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redbank Valley Primary School is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redbank Valley Primary School?
100.0% of students at Redbank Valley Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redbank Valley Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Redbank Valley Primary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in New Bethlehem, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redbank Valley Primary School?
Redbank Valley Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Redbank Valley Sd?
Besides Redbank Valley Primary School, Redbank Valley Sd also operates Redbank Valley Hs (539 students) and Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch (200 students). See the Redbank Valley Sd district page for the complete list.