Enrollment
249
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Williams Township El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Williams Township El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422655003520
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Township El Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Township El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Township El Sch ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422655003520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Township El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williams Township El Sch
Williams Township El Sch is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 249 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Easton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students): Williams Township El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students) and Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students) alongside Williams Township 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 Williams Township El Sch compares
Williams Township 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$15,541
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Williams Township 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 Wilson Area Sd, which includes Williams Township El Sch.
$15,541
Per student
-14%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Williams Township El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Area Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Borough El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avona El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Township El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Township El Sch
How many students attend Williams Township El Sch?
Williams Township El Sch has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Township El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Township El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Williams Township El Sch?
17.5% of students at Williams Township El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Township El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Williams Township El Sch is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Easton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Township El Sch?
Williams Township El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Williams Township El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Township El Sch ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, 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 Easton on the city page.
Is Williams Township El Sch a good school?
Williams Township El Sch earns 62/100 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 Wilson Area Sd?
Besides Williams Township El Sch, Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students), Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students), and Wilson Borough El Sch (285 students). See the Wilson Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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