- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Slatington, PA
Slatington El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Slatington El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421767006727
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slatington El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Slatington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Slatington El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slatington El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Slatington, PA.
School address
District: Northern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421767006727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Slatington El Sch held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421767006727 · Slatington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Lehigh Shs (502 students)
Slatington El Sch held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Slatington El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Lehig
Northern Lehigh Shs
502 students
- This school
Slatington El Sch
487 students
- Peters El Sch
Peters El Sch
389 students
- Northern Lehig
Northern Lehigh Ms
238 students
What this shows Slatington El Sch reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slatington El Sch compares
Slatington 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,849
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Slatington El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Lehigh Sd reports $18,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slatington El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lehigh Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peters El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Lehigh Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slatington El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Slatington
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slatington El Sch
How many students attend Slatington El Sch?
Slatington El Sch has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Slatington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slatington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Slatington El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slatington El Sch?
100.0% of students at Slatington El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slatington El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Slatington El Sch is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Slatington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slatington El Sch?
Slatington El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Slatington El Sch rank among public schools in Slatington?
By Resource Investment Index, Slatington El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Slatington, 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 Northern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Slatington El Sch, Northern Lehigh Sd also operates Northern Lehigh Shs (502 students), Peters El Sch (389 students), and Northern Lehigh Ms (238 students). See the Northern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.