- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Stroudsburg, PA
Smithfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420867003202
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in East Stroudsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield El Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, PA.
School address
District: East Stroudsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420867003202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Smithfield El Sch held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 420867003202 · East Stroudsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 10.5:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students)
Smithfield El Sch held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Smithfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs South
1,359 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg Shs North
917 students
- J T Lambert In
J T Lambert Intermediate Sch
907 students
- East Stroudsbu
East Stroudsburg El Sch
603 students
- Lehman Interme 540
Lehman Intermediate Sch
540 students
- This school 327
Smithfield El Sch
327 students
What this shows Smithfield El Sch reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield El Sch compares
Smithfield 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 6% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$21,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 37.3%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, Smithfield El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for East Stroudsburg Area Sd reports $21,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg Shs South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg Shs North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J T Lambert Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Stroudsburg El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in East Stroudsburg
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Stroudsburg El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 14:1 students per teacher
J M Hill El Sch
Standard public school
471 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Middle Smithfield El Sch
Standard public school
420 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Resica El Sch
Standard public school
404 students 11.2:1 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield El Sch
How many students attend Smithfield El Sch?
Smithfield El Sch has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield El Sch is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 Smithfield El Sch?
54.8% of students at Smithfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield El Sch is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in East Stroudsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield El Sch?
Smithfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Smithfield El Sch rank among elementary schools in East Stroudsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Stroudsburg, 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 East Stroudsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in East Stroudsburg Area Sd?
Besides Smithfield El Sch, East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students), East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students), and J T Lambert Intermediate Sch (907 students). See the East Stroudsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.