- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yeadon, PA
Bell Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639000104
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Avenue School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Yeadon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Avenue School has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, PA.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Bell Avenue School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 422639000104 · Yeadon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
Bell Avenue School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bell Avenue School 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
- Ardmore Avenue
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
- This school 265
Bell Avenue School
265 students
What this shows Bell Avenue School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Avenue School compares
Bell Avenue School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.7%
Two or More 6.0%
White 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Bell Avenue School is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Avenue School 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Avenue School'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
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 75.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Yeadon
1 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Avenue School
How many students attend Bell Avenue School?
Bell Avenue School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yeadon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Avenue School is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Avenue School?
100.0% of students at Bell Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Avenue School is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Yeadon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Avenue School?
Bell Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Bell Avenue School rank among public schools in Yeadon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, 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 Bell Avenue School, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Ardmore Avenue Sch (535 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.