- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boothwyn, PA
Boothwyn El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Boothwyn El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420591001843
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boothwyn El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Boothwyn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Boothwyn El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boothwyn El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, PA.
School address
District: Chichester Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420591001843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Boothwyn El Sch held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 420591001843 · Boothwyn, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 11.2:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chichester Shs (981 students)
Boothwyn El Sch held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Boothwyn El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chichester Shs
Chichester Shs
981 students
- Chichester Ms
Chichester Ms
873 students
- Hilltop El Sch 290
Hilltop El Sch
290 students
- This school 269
Boothwyn El Sch
269 students
- Linwood El Sch 249
Linwood El Sch
249 students
- Marcus Hook El 237
Marcus Hook El Sch
237 students
What this shows Boothwyn El Sch reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boothwyn El Sch compares
Boothwyn 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,785
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 269 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 52.0%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Boothwyn El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Chichester Sd reports $24,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boothwyn El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chichester Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus Hook El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boothwyn El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Boothwyn
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boothwyn El Sch
How many students attend Boothwyn El Sch?
Boothwyn El Sch has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boothwyn, PA. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boothwyn El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Boothwyn El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Boothwyn El Sch?
99.6% of students at Boothwyn El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boothwyn El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Boothwyn El Sch is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Boothwyn, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boothwyn El Sch?
Boothwyn El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Boothwyn El Sch rank among public schools in Boothwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Boothwyn El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boothwyn, 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 Chichester Sd?
Besides Boothwyn El Sch, Chichester Sd also operates Chichester Shs (981 students), Chichester Ms (873 students), and Hilltop El Sch (290 students). See the Chichester Sd district page for the complete list.