- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdowne, PA
Ardmore Avenue Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ardmore Avenue Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639001887
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardmore Avenue Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lansdowne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ardmore Avenue Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Avenue Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lansdowne, PA.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ardmore Avenue Sch held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422639001887 · Lansdowne, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
Ardmore Avenue Sch held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ardmore Avenue Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Wood Hs
Penn Wood Hs
1,148 students
- Penn Wood Ms
Penn Wood Ms
667 students
- This school
Ardmore Avenue Sch
535 students
- Penn Wood 9th 379
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
379 students
- W B Evans Magn 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- Park Lane El S 304
Park Lane El Sch
304 students
What this shows Ardmore Avenue Sch reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardmore Avenue Sch compares
Ardmore Avenue 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,485
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Ardmore Avenue Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardmore Avenue Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Lane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardmore Avenue Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 75.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Avenue Sch
How many students attend Ardmore Avenue Sch?
Ardmore Avenue Sch has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdowne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Avenue Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore Avenue Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardmore Avenue Sch?
100.0% of students at Ardmore Avenue Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardmore Avenue Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ardmore Avenue Sch is African American at 68.6% of enrollment, in Lansdowne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardmore Avenue Sch?
Ardmore Avenue Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ardmore Avenue Sch rank among public schools in Lansdowne?
By Resource Investment Index, Ardmore Avenue Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lansdowne, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in William Penn Sd?
Besides Ardmore Avenue Sch, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy (379 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.