Enrollment
327
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithfield El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithfield El Sch
Smithfield El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 327 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Smithfield El Sch is leaner than roughly 89% of Pennsylvania schools and 23% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among East Stroudsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Stroudsburg El Sch (603 students): Smithfield El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 14:1).
East Stroudsburg Area Sd also operates East Stroudsburg Shs South (1,359 students) and East Stroudsburg Shs North (917 students) alongside Smithfield El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smithfield El Sch compares
Smithfield El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Stroudsburg Area Sd, which includes Smithfield El Sch.
$20,805
Per student
+16%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.9%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Smithfield El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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