- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aston, PA
Aston El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Aston El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421858001911
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aston El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Aston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aston El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aston El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Delco Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421858001911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Aston El Sch held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421858001911 · Aston, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Valley Hs (1,042 students)
Aston El Sch held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Aston El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Valley Hs
Sun Valley Hs
1,042 students
- Northley Ms
Northley Ms
748 students
- Pennell El Sch 415
Pennell El Sch
415 students
- This school 405
Aston El Sch
405 students
- Coebourn El Sc 319
Coebourn El Sch
319 students
- Parkside El Sc 252
Parkside El Sch
252 students
What this shows Aston El Sch reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aston El Sch compares
Aston 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Aston El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Delco Sd reports $17,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aston El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coebourn El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aston El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Aston
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aston El Sch
How many students attend Aston El Sch?
Aston El Sch has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aston El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Aston El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Aston El Sch?
33.4% of students at Aston El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aston El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Aston El Sch is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Aston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aston El Sch?
Aston El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Aston El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aston?
By Resource Investment Index, Aston El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, 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 Aston on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Delco Sd?
Besides Aston El Sch, Penn-Delco Sd also operates Sun Valley Hs (1,042 students), Northley Ms (748 students), and Pennell El Sch (415 students). See the Penn-Delco Sd district page for the complete list.