- Enrollment
- 3,074
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allentown, PA
Union Terrace El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Union Terrace El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420228002785
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Terrace El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #14 of 21
- elementary schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Terrace El Sch has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Terrace El Sch ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Union Terrace El Sch grew from 658 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 420228002785 · Allentown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: William Allen Hs (3,074 students)
Union Terrace El Sch grew from 658 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Union Terrace El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Allen
William Allen Hs
3,074 students
- Louis E Dieruf
Louis E Dieruff Hs
1,914 students
- South Mountain 972
South Mountain Ms
972 students
- Francis D Raub 876
Francis D Raub Ms
876 students
- Brigadier Gene 807
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
807 students
- This school 674
Union Terrace El Sch
674 students
What this shows Union Terrace El Sch reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Terrace El Sch compares
Union Terrace El Sch is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$17,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 10.1%
White 5.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Union Terrace El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allentown City Sd reports $17,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Terrace El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Allen Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Terrace El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Allentown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
Standard public school
807 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Luis a. Ramos El Sch
Standard public school
695 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt El Sch
Standard public school
631 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Hiram W Dodd El Sch
Standard public school
627 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Muhlenberg El Sch
Standard public school
606 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Terrace El Sch
How many students attend Union Terrace El Sch?
Union Terrace El Sch has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Terrace El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Terrace El Sch is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Terrace El Sch?
100.0% of students at Union Terrace El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Terrace El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Union Terrace El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Terrace El Sch?
Union Terrace El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Union Terrace El Sch rank among elementary schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Terrace El Sch ranks #14 of 21 elementary schools in Allentown, 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 Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Allentown City Sd?
Besides Union Terrace El Sch, Allentown City Sd also operates William Allen Hs (3,074 students), Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), and South Mountain Ms (972 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.