- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pottstown, PA
Ringing Rocks El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ringing Rocks 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 421965003337
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ringing Rocks 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.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ringing Rocks El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ringing Rocks El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottsgrove Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421965003337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ringing Rocks El Sch held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421965003337 · Pottstown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottsgrove Shs (973 students)
Ringing Rocks El Sch held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ringing Rocks El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottsgrove Shs
Pottsgrove Shs
973 students
- Pottsgrove Ms
Pottsgrove Ms
678 students
- Lower Pottsgro
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
646 students
- This school 383
Ringing Rocks El Sch
383 students
- West Pottsgrov 252
West Pottsgrove El Sch
252 students
What this shows Ringing Rocks El Sch reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ringing Rocks El Sch compares
Ringing Rocks 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$19,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Ringing Rocks El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottsgrove Sd reports $19,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ringing Rocks El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsgrove Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pottsgrove Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower Pottsgrove El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Pottsgrove El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ringing Rocks El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Pottstown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pottstown Ms
Standard public school
918 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Lower Pottsgrove El Sch
Standard public school
646 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
French Creek El Sch
Standard public school
581 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
East Coventry El Sch
Standard public school
479 students 12.3:1 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ringing Rocks El Sch
How many students attend Ringing Rocks El Sch?
Ringing Rocks El Sch has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringing Rocks El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringing Rocks El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ringing Rocks El Sch?
54.1% of students at Ringing Rocks El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ringing Rocks El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ringing Rocks El Sch is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ringing Rocks El Sch?
Ringing Rocks 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 Ringing Rocks El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ringing Rocks El Sch ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Pottstown, 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 Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottsgrove Sd?
Besides Ringing Rocks El Sch, Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students), Pottsgrove Ms (678 students), and Lower Pottsgrove El Sch (646 students). See the Pottsgrove Sd district page for the complete list.