- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 422630010024 · Wilkes-Barre, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 24.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 1
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes-Barre Area Hs (2,569 students)
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes-Barre A
Wilkes-Barre Area Hs
2,569 students
- G a R Ms
G a R Ms
1,101 students
- Dr David W Kis 961
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
961 students
- Heights/Murray 838
Heights/Murray El Sch
838 students
- Solomon/Plains 758
Solomon/Plains Ms
758 students
- This school 99
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy
99 students
What this shows Wolfpack Early Learning Academy reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolfpack Early Learning Academy compares
Wolfpack Early Learning Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Wilkes-Barre Area Sd reports $12,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~99 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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.
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.