- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitehall, PA
Zephyr El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Zephyr El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422625006938
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zephyr El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zephyr El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyr El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Whitehall, PA.
School address
District: Whitehall-Coplay Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422625006938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Zephyr El Sch held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 422625006938 · Whitehall, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 13.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Hs (1,462 students)
Zephyr El Sch held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Zephyr El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Hs
Whitehall Hs
1,462 students
- Whitehall-Copl
Whitehall-Coplay Ms
975 students
- This school
Zephyr El Sch
598 students
- Clarence M Goc 574
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
574 students
- George D Steck 561
George D Steckel El Sch
561 students
What this shows Zephyr El Sch reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zephyr El Sch compares
Zephyr El Sch 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$17,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 35.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Zephyr El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitehall-Coplay Sd reports $17,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zephyr El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall-Coplay Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarence M Gockley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George D Steckel El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zephyr El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Whitehall
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zephyr El Sch
How many students attend Zephyr El Sch?
Zephyr El Sch has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitehall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zephyr El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Zephyr El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zephyr El Sch?
100.0% of students at Zephyr El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zephyr El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Zephyr El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Whitehall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zephyr El Sch?
Zephyr El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Zephyr El Sch rank among elementary schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyr El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Whitehall, 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 Whitehall on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehall-Coplay Sd?
Besides Zephyr El Sch, Whitehall-Coplay Sd also operates Whitehall Hs (1,462 students), Whitehall-Coplay Ms (975 students), and Clarence M Gockley El Sch (574 students). See the Whitehall-Coplay Sd district page for the complete list.