- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kutztown, PA
Weisenberg El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Weisenberg El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421785002819
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weisenberg El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kutztown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Weisenberg El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weisenberg El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kutztown, PA.
School address
District: Northwestern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421785002819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Weisenberg El Sch grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 421785002819 · Kutztown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students)
Weisenberg El Sch grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Weisenberg El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh Hs
658 students
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh Ms
440 students
- This school
Weisenberg El Sch
425 students
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
396 students
What this shows Weisenberg El Sch reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weisenberg El Sch compares
Weisenberg 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Weisenberg El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Lehigh Sd reports $19,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weisenberg El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Lehigh Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weisenberg El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Kutztown
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weisenberg El Sch
How many students attend Weisenberg El Sch?
Weisenberg El Sch has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kutztown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weisenberg El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Weisenberg El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weisenberg El Sch?
20.6% of students at Weisenberg El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weisenberg El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Weisenberg El Sch is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Kutztown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weisenberg El Sch?
Weisenberg El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Weisenberg El Sch rank among public schools in Kutztown?
By Resource Investment Index, Weisenberg El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kutztown, 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 Northwestern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Weisenberg El Sch, Northwestern Lehigh Sd also operates Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students), Northwestern Lehigh Ms (440 students), and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch (396 students). See the Northwestern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.