- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Stroudsburg, PA
Resica El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Resica 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 420867000130
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Resica El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Resica El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Resica El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Resica El Sch held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 420867000130 · East Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 11.2:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
Resica El Sch held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Resica El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- This school 404
Resica El Sch
404 students
What this shows Resica El Sch reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Resica El Sch compares
Resica 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
Two or More 21.3%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Resica El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Resica El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Resica El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in East Stroudsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 14:1 students per teacher
J M Hill El Sch
Standard public school
471 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
420 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Resica El Sch
How many students attend Resica El Sch?
Resica El Sch has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Resica El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Resica El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Resica El Sch?
60.3% of students at Resica El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Resica El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Resica El Sch is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Resica El Sch?
Resica 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 Resica El Sch rank among elementary schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Resica El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Resica El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.