- Enrollment
- 2,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yardley, PA
Afton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Afton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421884000303
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Afton El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Yardley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Afton El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Afton El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Yardley, PA.
School address
District: Pennsbury Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421884000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Afton El Sch held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 421884000303 · Yardley, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.2:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsbury Hs (2,847 students)
Afton El Sch held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Afton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsbury Hs
Pennsbury Hs
2,847 students
- William Penn M 904
William Penn Ms
904 students
- Pennwood Ms 740
Pennwood Ms
740 students
- Charles H Boeh 651
Charles H Boehm Ms
651 students
- Eleanor Roosev 583
Eleanor Roosevelt El Sch
583 students
- This school 483
Afton El Sch
483 students
What this shows Afton El Sch reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Afton El Sch compares
Afton 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$20,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Afton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsbury Sd reports $20,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Afton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsbury Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Penn Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennwood Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H Boehm Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Afton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Yardley
3 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Afton El Sch
How many students attend Afton El Sch?
Afton El Sch has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yardley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Afton El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Afton El Sch?
14.7% of students at Afton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Afton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Afton El Sch is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Yardley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afton El Sch?
Afton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Afton El Sch rank among elementary schools in Yardley?
By Resource Investment Index, Afton El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Yardley, 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 Yardley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsbury Sd?
Besides Afton El Sch, Pennsbury Sd also operates Pennsbury Hs (2,847 students), William Penn Ms (904 students), and Pennwood Ms (740 students). See the Pennsbury Sd district page for the complete list.