- Enrollment
- 2,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Macungie, PA
Shoemaker El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Shoemaker El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420855005239
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoemaker El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Macungie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoemaker El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Macungie, PA.
School address
District: East Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420855005239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Shoemaker El Sch shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 420855005239 · Macungie, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.1:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmaus Hs (2,842 students)
Shoemaker El Sch shrank from 589 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Shoemaker El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmaus Hs
Emmaus Hs
2,842 students
- Lower Macungie 1,041
Lower Macungie Ms
1,041 students
- Eyer Ms 804
Eyer Ms
804 students
- Willow Lane El 593
Willow Lane El Sch
593 students
- This school 537
Shoemaker El Sch
537 students
- Macungie El Sc 529
Macungie El Sch
529 students
What this shows Shoemaker El Sch reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoemaker El Sch compares
Shoemaker 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,567
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Shoemaker El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Penn Sd reports $17,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoemaker El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower Macungie Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eyer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macungie El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoemaker El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Macungie
2 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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoemaker El Sch
How many students attend Shoemaker El Sch?
Shoemaker El Sch has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Macungie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoemaker El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Shoemaker El Sch?
20.5% of students at Shoemaker El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoemaker El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Shoemaker El Sch is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Macungie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoemaker El Sch?
Shoemaker El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Shoemaker El Sch rank among elementary schools in Macungie?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoemaker El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Macungie, 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 Macungie on the city page.
What other schools are in East Penn Sd?
Besides Shoemaker El Sch, East Penn Sd also operates Emmaus Hs (2,842 students), Lower Macungie Ms (1,041 students), and Eyer Ms (804 students). See the East Penn Sd district page for the complete list.