- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pottstown, PA
Rupert El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rupert El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421968003342
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rupert El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pottstown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rupert El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rupert El Sch ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pottstown, PA.
School address
District: Pottstown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421968003342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Rupert El Sch grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 421968003342 · Pottstown, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pottstown Ms (918 students)
Rupert El Sch grew from 349 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rupert El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pottstown Ms
Pottstown Ms
918 students
- Pottstown Shs
Pottstown Shs
911 students
- This school
Rupert El Sch
379 students
- Franklin El Sc 354
Franklin El Sch
354 students
- Lincoln El Sch 322
Lincoln El Sch
322 students
- Barth El Sch 321
Barth El Sch
321 students
What this shows Rupert El Sch reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rupert El Sch compares
Rupert 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$19,855
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
White 24.8%
Two or More 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Rupert El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pottstown Sd reports $19,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rupert El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pottstown Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rupert El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pottstown
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rupert El Sch
How many students attend Rupert El Sch?
Rupert El Sch has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pottstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rupert El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rupert El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rupert El Sch?
100.0% of students at Rupert El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rupert El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rupert El Sch is African American at 31.7% of enrollment, in Pottstown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rupert El Sch?
Rupert El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rupert El Sch rank among schools in Pottstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rupert El Sch ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Pottstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Pottstown Sd?
Besides Rupert El Sch, Pottstown Sd also operates Pottstown Ms (918 students), Pottstown Shs (911 students), and Franklin El Sch (354 students). See the Pottstown Sd district page for the complete list.