Enrollment
99
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 422630010024
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy — Wilkes-Barre, PA
Federal NCES profile for Wolfpack Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 1/100.
👥 Class size 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wilkes-Barre Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfpack Early Learning Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy reports 99 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 84% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilkes-Barre Area Sd spends $20,898 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.4% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 1/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wolfpack Early Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 84% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
24.8:1
students per teacher
— 84% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,898
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 99 Top 4% in Pennsylvania — larger than 96% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 24.8:1 +84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 422630010024
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd, which includes Wolfpack Early Learning Academy.
$20,898
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 37.4%
Federal 16.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfpack Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Wolfpack Early Learning Academy?
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy has 99 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfpack Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfpack Early Learning Academy is 24.8:1, which is 84% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolfpack Early Learning Academy?
100.0% of students at Wolfpack Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfpack Early Learning Academy?
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 1/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.