- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Williamsport, PA
Rommelt El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rommelt El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422214000652
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rommelt El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in South Williamsport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rommelt El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rommelt El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA.
School address
District: South Williamsport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422214000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rommelt El Sch grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.7 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422214000652 · South Williamsport, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 16:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Williamsport Area Jshs (478 students)
Rommelt El Sch grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.7 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rommelt El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Williams
South Williamsport Area Jshs
478 students
- Central El Sch
Central El Sch
414 students
- This school 176
Rommelt El Sch
176 students
What this shows Rommelt El Sch reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rommelt El Sch compares
Rommelt El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 10% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$16,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Rommelt El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for South Williamsport Area Sd reports $16,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rommelt El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Williamsport Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rommelt El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in South Williamsport
1 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rommelt El Sch
How many students attend Rommelt El Sch?
Rommelt El Sch has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Williamsport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rommelt El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rommelt El Sch is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rommelt El Sch?
52.5% of students at Rommelt El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rommelt El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rommelt El Sch is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in South Williamsport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rommelt El Sch?
Rommelt El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Rommelt El Sch rank among public schools in South Williamsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Rommelt El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in South Williamsport, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Williamsport Area Sd?
Besides Rommelt El Sch, South Williamsport Area Sd also operates South Williamsport Area Jshs (478 students) and Central El Sch (414 students). See the South Williamsport Area Sd district page for the complete list.