Enrollment
415
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 422298006885
Susquehanna Community El Sch — Susquehanna, PA
Federal NCES profile for Susquehanna Community El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 77
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Susquehanna Community Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susquehanna Community El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Susquehanna Community El Sch reports 415 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Pennsylvania average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 332 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Susquehanna Community Sd spends $23,397 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.5% from local sources (property taxes), 61.3% from the state, and 14.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Susquehanna Community El Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 69% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 29% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$23,397
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 332 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 415 Top 42% in Pennsylvania — larger than 58% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 422298006885
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.3
Students per counselor 332:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Susquehanna Community Sd, which includes Susquehanna Community El Sch.
$23,397
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 14.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Susquehanna Community El Sch
How many students attend Susquehanna Community El Sch?
Susquehanna Community El Sch has 415 students enrolled. It is a other school in Susquehanna, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Community El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Community El Sch is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susquehanna Community El Sch?
98.0% of students at Susquehanna Community El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susquehanna Community El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Susquehanna Community El Sch is White at 94.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Susquehanna, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susquehanna Community El Sch?
Susquehanna Community El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.