Enrollment
97
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingston, PA
Third Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Third Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422595002918
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Third Avenue El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kingston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Third Avenue El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Third Avenue El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA.
School address
District: Wyoming Valley West Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422595002918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Third Avenue El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Third Avenue El Sch
Third Avenue El Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Kingston, Pennsylvania, enrolling 97 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Pennsylvania schools, with 97 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wyoming Valley West Sd spends $14,116 per pupil, 21% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Kingston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chester Street El Sch (294 students): Third Avenue El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.7:1).
Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students) and Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students) alongside Third Avenue 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 Third Avenue El Sch compares
Third Avenue 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$14,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 26.8%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Third Avenue El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming Valley West Sd, which includes Third Avenue El Sch.
$14,116
Per student
-21%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 44.2%
Federal 10.9%
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 Third Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| State El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Valley West Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana El Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Third Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~97 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Third Avenue El Sch
How many students attend Third Avenue El Sch?
Third Avenue El Sch has 97 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingston, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Third Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Third Avenue El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Third Avenue El Sch?
100.0% of students at Third Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Third Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Third Avenue El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Kingston, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Third Avenue El Sch?
Third Avenue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Third Avenue El Sch rank among public schools in Kingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Third Avenue El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kingston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kingston on the city page.
Is Third Avenue El Sch a good school?
Third Avenue El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Wyoming Valley West Sd?
Besides Third Avenue El Sch, Wyoming Valley West Sd also operates State El Ctr (1,376 students), Wyoming Valley West Shs (1,362 students), and Wyoming Valley West Ms (1,139 students). See the Wyoming Valley West Sd district page for the complete list.
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