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Elementary· 9 schools in district

March El Sch

429 Reeder St, Easton, PA 18042Easton Area SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
268
Students
Total enrolled
$25,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 75% vs nat'l
9.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 38% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 268 students in grades KG–05 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
75% above average funding
District spends $25,103 per pupil, 75% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

March El Sch is a mid-sized elementary in Easton, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–05 with 268 students. The district invests $25,103 per student — 75% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at March El Sch

268
Total Students
9.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution137 male · 131 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 268 students
Student Composition
49%
29%
15%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black15%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 420885003478

Academic Outcomes at March El Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 18042

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,103Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,103
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,045
Student Support$4,770
Administration$3,012
Operations$3,765
Other$2,510
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,103 spent per student, an estimated $11,121 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
65%
State government
27.9%
Local (property tax)
64.7%
Federal programs
7.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,103/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shawnee El SchPaxinosa El SchCheston El SchPalmer El Sch
+2 more
↓
Middle
Easton Area MS
↓
High School
Easton Area HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyNorthampton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEaston Area SD →
Phone: (610)250-2531
NCES ID: 420885003478
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Easton 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 Easton Area SD
High
Easton Area HS
2,844 students · 09–12
● 48 opp92% FRL
Mid
Easton Area MS
1,874 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
Shawnee El Sch
602 students · KG–05
100% FRL
Elem
Paxinosa El Sch
579 students · KG–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
Cheston El Sch
538 students · KG–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
Palmer El Sch
514 students · KG–05
● 48 opp100% FRL
Elem
Tracy El Sch
414 students · KG–05
100% FRL
Elem
Forks El Sch
357 students · KG–05
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
429 Reeder St, Easton, PA 18042
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.