- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, PA
South Lebanon El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Lebanon El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420684002729
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lebanon El Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lebanon El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lebanon El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Cornwall-Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420684002729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
South Lebanon El Sch held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 420684002729 · Lebanon, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students)
South Lebanon El Sch held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Lebanon El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Crest Hs
Cedar Crest Hs
1,676 students
- Cedar Crest Ms
Cedar Crest Ms
1,224 students
- This school 554
South Lebanon El Sch
554 students
- Cornwall El Sc 541
Cornwall El Sch
541 students
- Ebenezer El Sc 500
Ebenezer El Sch
500 students
- Union Canal El 386
Union Canal El Sch
386 students
What this shows South Lebanon El Sch reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lebanon El Sch compares
South Lebanon 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, South Lebanon El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cornwall-Lebanon Sd reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lebanon El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Canal El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lebanon El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lebanon El Sch
How many students attend South Lebanon El Sch?
South Lebanon El Sch has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lebanon El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lebanon El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lebanon El Sch?
35.9% of students at South Lebanon El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lebanon El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Lebanon El Sch is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lebanon El Sch?
South Lebanon El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Lebanon El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lebanon El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cornwall-Lebanon Sd?
Besides South Lebanon El Sch, Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students), Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students), and Cornwall El Sch (541 students). See the Cornwall-Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.