- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Arrowhead El Sch grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 421425006845 · Collegeville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.3:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Methacton Hs (1,499 students)
Arrowhead El Sch grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Arrowhead El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methacton Hs
Methacton Hs
1,499 students
- Skyview Upper
Skyview Upper El Sch
695 students
- Arcola Intrmd
Arcola Intrmd Sch
692 students
- Worcester El S 441
Worcester El Sch
441 students
- Woodland El Sc 427
Woodland El Sch
427 students
- This school 426
Arrowhead El Sch
426 students
What this shows Arrowhead El Sch reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arrowhead El Sch compares
Arrowhead El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,703
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Methacton Sd reports $22,703 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~426 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.