Enrollment
386
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Canal El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Canal El Sch
Union Canal El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 386 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 321 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cornwall-Lebanon Sd spends $14,412 per pupil, 20% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Lebanon El Sch (554 students): Union Canal El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
Cornwall-Lebanon Sd also operates Cedar Crest Hs (1,676 students) and Cedar Crest Ms (1,224 students) alongside Union Canal 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 Union Canal El Sch compares
Union Canal 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,412
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cornwall-Lebanon Sd, which includes Union Canal El Sch.
$14,412
Per student
-20%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.9%
State 28.0%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~386 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Union Canal El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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