Enrollment
383
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ringing Rocks El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ringing Rocks El Sch
Ringing Rocks El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pottstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pottstown Ms (918 students): Ringing Rocks El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.9:1).
Pottsgrove Sd also operates Pottsgrove Shs (973 students) and Pottsgrove Ms (678 students) alongside Ringing Rocks 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 Ringing Rocks El Sch compares
Ringing Rocks 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pottsgrove Sd, which includes Ringing Rocks El Sch.
$18,356
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 29.3%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ringing Rocks El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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