Enrollment
425
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weisenberg El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weisenberg El Sch
Weisenberg El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 425 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kutztown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kutztown El Sch (384 students): Weisenberg El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12.8:1).
Northwestern Lehigh Sd also operates Northwestern Lehigh Hs (658 students) and Northwestern Lehigh Ms (440 students) alongside Weisenberg 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 Weisenberg El Sch compares
Weisenberg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwestern Lehigh Sd, which includes Weisenberg El Sch.
$18,732
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 28.5%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- 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.
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kutztown on the city page.
Is Weisenberg El Sch a good school?
Weisenberg El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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