- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, PA
Union Canal El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Union Canal El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420684009945
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Canal El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Canal El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Canal El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Cornwall-Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420684009945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Union Canal El Sch held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 420684009945 · Lebanon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.5:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students)
Union Canal El Sch held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union Canal El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Crest Hs
Cedar Crest Hs
1,676 students
- Cedar Crest Ms
Cedar Crest Ms
1,224 students
- South Lebanon 554
South Lebanon El Sch
554 students
- Cornwall El Sc 541
Cornwall El Sch
541 students
- Ebenezer El Sc 500
Ebenezer El Sch
500 students
- This school 386
Union Canal El Sch
386 students
What this shows Union Canal El Sch reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Canal El Sch compares
Union Canal 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 1% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,074
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Union Canal El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cornwall-Lebanon Sd reports $15,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Canal El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lebanon El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwall El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ebenezer El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Canal El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
2 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Canal El Sch
How many students attend Union Canal El Sch?
Union Canal El Sch has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Canal El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Canal El Sch is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Union Canal El Sch?
58.4% of students at Union Canal El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Canal El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Union Canal El Sch is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Canal El Sch?
Union Canal El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Canal El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Canal El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cornwall-Lebanon Sd?
Besides Union Canal El Sch, Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students), Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students), and South Lebanon El Sch (554 students). See the Cornwall-Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.