- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tamaqua, PA
Tamaqua El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Tamaqua El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422322007031
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tamaqua El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tamaqua · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tamaqua El Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tamaqua El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tamaqua, PA.
School address
District: Tamaqua Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422322007031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Tamaqua El Sch held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 422322007031 · Tamaqua, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 18.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tamaqua Area Shs (613 students)
Tamaqua El Sch held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tamaqua El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tamaqua El Sch
697 students
- Tamaqua Area S
Tamaqua Area Shs
613 students
- Tamaqua Area M
Tamaqua Area Ms
488 students
- West Penn Twp 250
West Penn Twp El Sch
250 students
What this shows Tamaqua El Sch reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tamaqua El Sch compares
Tamaqua 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,838
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Tamaqua El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tamaqua Area Sd reports $14,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tamaqua El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua Area Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tamaqua Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Penn Twp El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tamaqua El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tamaqua El Sch
How many students attend Tamaqua El Sch?
Tamaqua El Sch has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tamaqua, PA. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tamaqua El Sch is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tamaqua El Sch?
65.2% of students at Tamaqua El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tamaqua El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Tamaqua El Sch is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Tamaqua, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tamaqua El Sch?
Tamaqua El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tamaqua El Sch rank among public schools in Tamaqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Tamaqua El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tamaqua, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tamaqua Area Sd?
Besides Tamaqua El Sch, Tamaqua Area Sd also operates Tamaqua Area Shs (613 students), Tamaqua Area Ms (488 students), and West Penn Twp El Sch (250 students). See the Tamaqua Area Sd district page for the complete list.