Enrollment
426
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Collegeville, PA
Arrowhead El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Arrowhead El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421425006845
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrowhead El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Collegeville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arrowhead El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Collegeville, PA.
School address
District: Methacton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421425006845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arrowhead El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arrowhead El Sch
Arrowhead El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 426 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Collegeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skippack El Sch (557 students): Arrowhead El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 13:1).
Methacton Sd also operates Methacton Hs (1,499 students) and Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students) alongside Arrowhead El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arrowhead El Sch compares
Arrowhead El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,366
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Asian 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Arrowhead El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methacton Sd, which includes Arrowhead El Sch.
$21,366
Per student
+19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 19.5%
Federal 1.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arrowhead El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methacton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Upper El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcola Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worcester El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrowhead El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Collegeville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead El Sch
How many students attend Arrowhead El Sch?
Arrowhead El Sch has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Collegeville, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Arrowhead El Sch?
15.0% of students at Arrowhead El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrowhead El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Arrowhead El Sch is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Collegeville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrowhead El Sch?
Arrowhead El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arrowhead El Sch rank among elementary schools in Collegeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Collegeville, 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 Collegeville on the city page.
Is Arrowhead El Sch a good school?
Arrowhead El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Methacton Sd?
Besides Arrowhead El Sch, Methacton Sd also operates Methacton Hs (1,499 students), Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students), and Arcola Intrmd Sch (692 students). See the Methacton Sd district page for the complete list.
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