- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmerton, PA
S S Palmer El Sch
Federal NCES profile for S S Palmer El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421836007222
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S S Palmer El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palmerton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
S S Palmer El Sch has class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S S Palmer El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palmerton, PA.
School address
District: Palmerton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421836007222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
S S Palmer El Sch held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 421836007222 · Palmerton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 11.4:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmerton Area Hs (478 students)
S S Palmer El Sch held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
S S Palmer El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmerton Area
Palmerton Area Hs
478 students
- This school
S S Palmer El Sch
399 students
- Towamensing El
Towamensing El Sch
328 students
- Palmerton Area
Palmerton Area Jhs
261 students
- Parkside Educa 150
Parkside Education Center
150 students
What this shows S S Palmer El Sch reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How S S Palmer El Sch compares
S S Palmer 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$17,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, S S Palmer El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmerton Area Sd reports $17,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S S Palmer El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Towamensing El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmerton Area Jhs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S S Palmer El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Palmerton
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about S S Palmer El Sch
How many students attend S S Palmer El Sch?
S S Palmer El Sch has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmerton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S S Palmer El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at S S Palmer El Sch is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 S S Palmer El Sch?
51.1% of students at S S Palmer El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S S Palmer El Sch?
The largest demographic group at S S Palmer El Sch is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Palmerton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S S Palmer El Sch?
S S Palmer El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 S S Palmer El Sch rank among public schools in Palmerton?
By Resource Investment Index, S S Palmer El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palmerton, 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 Palmerton Area Sd?
Besides S S Palmer El Sch, Palmerton Area Sd also operates Palmerton Area Hs (478 students), Towamensing El Sch (328 students), and Palmerton Area Jhs (261 students). See the Palmerton Area Sd district page for the complete list.