- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Shawnee El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420885006947
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee El Sch ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Easton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420885006947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Shawnee El Sch shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 420885006947 · Easton, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Easton Area Hs (2,778 students)
Shawnee El Sch shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shawnee El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easton Area Hs
Easton Area Hs
2,778 students
- Easton Area Ms
Easton Area Ms
1,879 students
- Paxinosa El Sc 572
Paxinosa El Sch
572 students
- This school 567
Shawnee El Sch
567 students
- Cheston El Sch 559
Cheston El Sch
559 students
- Palmer El Sch 531
Palmer El Sch
531 students
What this shows Shawnee El Sch reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee El Sch compares
Shawnee El Sch 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,219
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Shawnee El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Easton Area Sd reports $19,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Easton Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paxinosa El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheston El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farmersville El Sch
Standard public school
357 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee El Sch
How many students attend Shawnee El Sch?
Shawnee El Sch has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Shawnee El Sch?
100.0% of students at Shawnee El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee El Sch is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee El Sch?
Shawnee El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Shawnee El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee El Sch ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
What other schools are in Easton Area Sd?
Besides Shawnee El Sch, Easton Area Sd also operates Easton Area Hs (2,778 students), Easton Area Ms (1,879 students), and Paxinosa El Sch (572 students). See the Easton Area Sd district page for the complete list.