- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Towanda, PA
Towanda Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Towanda Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422355000997
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Towanda Area El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Towanda · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Towanda Area El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towanda Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Towanda, PA.
School address
District: Towanda Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422355000997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Towanda Area El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 422355000997 · Towanda, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Towanda Area Jshs (709 students)
Towanda Area El Sch held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Towanda Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Towanda Area J
Towanda Area Jshs
709 students
- This school
Towanda Area El Sch
423 students
- Morrow El Sch
Morrow El Sch
350 students
What this shows Towanda Area El Sch reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towanda Area El Sch compares
Towanda Area 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$17,663
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Towanda Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Towanda Area Sd reports $17,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Towanda Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda Area Jshs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrow El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towanda Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Towanda Area El Sch
How many students attend Towanda Area El Sch?
Towanda Area El Sch has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Towanda, PA. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Towanda Area El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Towanda Area El Sch?
100.0% of students at Towanda Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towanda Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Towanda Area El Sch is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Towanda, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towanda Area El Sch?
Towanda Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Towanda Area El Sch rank among public schools in Towanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Towanda Area El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Towanda, 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 Towanda Area Sd?
Besides Towanda Area El Sch, Towanda Area Sd also operates Towanda Area Jshs (709 students) and Morrow El Sch (350 students). See the Towanda Area Sd district page for the complete list.