- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Third Avenue El Sch shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422595002918 · Kingston, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: State El Ctr (1,376 students)
Third Avenue El Sch shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Third Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- State El Ctr
State El Ctr
1,376 students
- Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley West Shs
1,362 students
- Wyoming Valley
Wyoming Valley West Ms
1,139 students
- Dana El Ctr
Dana El Ctr
626 students
- Chester Street 294
Chester Street El Sch
294 students
- This school 97
Third Avenue El Sch
97 students
What this shows Third Avenue El Sch reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Third Avenue El Sch compares
Third Avenue El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,381
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Wyoming Valley West Sd reports $14,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,362
- 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.
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 (~97 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.