- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hellertown, PA
Saucon Valley Ms
Federal NCES profile for Saucon Valley Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421173007274
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saucon Valley Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hellertown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saucon Valley Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saucon Valley Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hellertown, PA.
School address
District: Saucon Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421173007274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Saucon Valley Ms shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 421173007274 · Hellertown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 13.3:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Saucon Valley El Sch (627 students)
Saucon Valley Ms shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Saucon Valley Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saucon Valley
Saucon Valley El Sch
627 students
- Saucon Valley
Saucon Valley Shs
627 students
- This school
Saucon Valley Ms
599 students
What this shows Saucon Valley Ms reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saucon Valley Ms compares
Saucon Valley Ms is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,972
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Saucon Valley Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saucon Valley Sd reports $20,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saucon Valley Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saucon Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saucon Valley Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saucon Valley Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Hellertown
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saucon Valley Ms
How many students attend Saucon Valley Ms?
Saucon Valley Ms has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hellertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Saucon Valley Ms?
27.2% of students at Saucon Valley Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saucon Valley Ms?
The largest demographic group at Saucon Valley Ms is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Hellertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saucon Valley Ms?
Saucon Valley Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Saucon Valley Ms rank among public schools in Hellertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Saucon Valley Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hellertown, 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 Saucon Valley Sd?
Besides Saucon Valley Ms, Saucon Valley Sd also operates Saucon Valley El Sch (627 students) and Saucon Valley Shs (627 students). See the Saucon Valley Sd district page for the complete list.