- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pen Argyl, PA
Wind Gap Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wind Gap Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421857005351
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wind Gap Ms earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 510
- students enrolled
Wind Gap Ms has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pen Argyl Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421857005351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Wind Gap Ms held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 421857005351 · Pen Argyl, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pen Argyl Area Hs (475 students)
Wind Gap Ms held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wind Gap Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wind Gap Ms
510 students
- Pen Argyl Area
Pen Argyl Area Hs
475 students
- Plainfield El
Plainfield El Sch
434 students
What this shows Wind Gap Ms reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wind Gap Ms compares
Wind Gap Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Wind Gap Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pen Argyl Area Sd reports $18,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wind Gap Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Argyl Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wind Gap Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wind Gap Ms
How many students attend Wind Gap Ms?
Wind Gap Ms has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pen Argyl, PA. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wind Gap Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wind Gap Ms is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Wind Gap Ms?
41.9% of students at Wind Gap Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wind Gap Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wind Gap Ms is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Pen Argyl, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wind Gap Ms?
Wind Gap Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pen Argyl Area Sd?
Besides Wind Gap Ms, Pen Argyl Area Sd also operates Pen Argyl Area Hs (475 students) and Plainfield El Sch (434 students). See the Pen Argyl Area Sd district page for the complete list.