- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethlehem, PA
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422235006967
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Bethlehem · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Bethlehem, PA.
School address
District: Southern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422235006967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 422235006967 · Bethlehem, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Lehigh Shs (1,013 students)
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Shs
1,013 students
- This school
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
702 students
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Ms
471 students
- Liberty Bell E
Liberty Bell El Sch
445 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
426 students
What this shows Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch compares
Southern Lehigh Intermediate 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,194
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 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Lehigh Sd reports $18,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lehigh Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lehigh Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethlehem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Governor Wolf El Sch
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Clearview El Sch
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Lincoln El Sch
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Miller Heights El Sch
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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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethlehem, PA. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
15.3% of students at Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Bethlehem, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Bethlehem?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch, Southern Lehigh Sd also operates Southern Lehigh Shs (1,013 students), Southern Lehigh Ms (471 students), and Liberty Bell El Sch (445 students). See the Southern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.