Enrollment
99
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wolfpack Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 1/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422630010024
👥 S:T ratio 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wilkes-Barre · Resource Index
- 1
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfpack Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
School address
District: Wilkes-Barre Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422630010024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+82% 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
What stands out at Wolfpack Early Learning Academy
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 82% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Pennsylvania schools, with 99 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Wilkes-Barre Area Sd spends $13,221 per pupil, 26% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd also operates Wilkes-Barre Area Hs (2,569 students) and G a R Ms (1,101 students) alongside Wolfpack Early Learning Academy.
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 Wolfpack Early Learning Academy compares
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 82% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 82% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd, which includes Wolfpack Early Learning Academy.
$13,221
Per student
-26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Wolfpack Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G a R Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr David W Kistler El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights/Murray El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Solomon/Plains Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfpack Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~99 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 82% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wolfpack Early Learning Academy rank among public schools in Wilkes-Barre?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfpack Early Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre on the city page.
Is Wolfpack Early Learning Academy a good school?
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy earns 1/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Wilkes-Barre Area Sd?
Besides Wolfpack Early Learning Academy, Wilkes-Barre Area Sd also operates Wilkes-Barre Area Hs (2,569 students), G a R Ms (1,101 students), and Dr David W Kistler El Sch (961 students). See the Wilkes-Barre Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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