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Elementary· 9 schools in district

Earl El Sch

22 Schoolhouse Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512Boyertown Area SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
299
Students
Total enrolled
$18,090
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 299 students in grades KG–05 in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,090 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Earl El Sch is a mid-sized elementary in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 299 students. The district invests $18,090 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Earl El Sch

299
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 143 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 117 students
Student Composition
88%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 420396000763

Academic Outcomes at Earl El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19512

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,090Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,090
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,960
Student Support$3,437
Administration$2,171
Operations$2,714
Other$1,809
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,090 spent per student, an estimated $8,014 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
68%
State government
26.4%
Local (property tax)
68.2%
Federal programs
5.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,090/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Boyertown El SchNew Hanover-Upper Frederick ElGilbertsville El SchWashington El Sch
+1 more
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Middle
Boyertown Area MS-EastBoyertown Area MS-West
↓
High School
Boyertown Area SHS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBerks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBoyertown Area SD →
Phone: (610)369-7504
NCES ID: 420396000763
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Boyertown seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Boyertown Area SD
High
Boyertown Area SHS
2,158 students · 09–12
● 46 opp25% FRL
Mid
Boyertown Area MS-East
871 students · 06–08
27% FRL
Mid
Boyertown Area MS-West
719 students · 06–08
● 46 opp35% FRL
Elem
Boyertown El Sch
647 students · KG–05
● 46 opp35% FRL
Elem
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
583 students · KG–05
● 45 opp15% FRL
Elem
Gilbertsville El Sch
531 students · KG–05
26% FRL
Elem
Washington El Sch
509 students · PK–05
● 50 opp41% FRL
Elem
Colebrookdale El Sch
269 students · PK–05
● 46 opp50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
22 Schoolhouse Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.