- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, PA
Brecknock El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Brecknock El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420882002500
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brecknock El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brecknock El Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brecknock El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver, PA.
School address
District: Eastern Lancaster County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420882002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Brecknock El Sch held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 420882002500 · Denver, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Spot Shs (865 students)
Brecknock El Sch held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Brecknock El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Spot Sh
Garden Spot Shs
865 students
- New Holland El
New Holland Elementary
484 students
- This school
Brecknock El Sch
441 students
- Garden Spot Ms
Garden Spot Ms
404 students
- Blue Ball El S
Blue Ball El Sch
374 students
What this shows Brecknock El Sch reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brecknock El Sch compares
Brecknock 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,590
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Brecknock El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Lancaster County Sd reports $20,590 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brecknock El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Spot Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Holland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Spot Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ball El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brecknock El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Denver
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brecknock El Sch
How many students attend Brecknock El Sch?
Brecknock El Sch has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brecknock El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Brecknock El Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Brecknock El Sch?
41.7% of students at Brecknock El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brecknock El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Brecknock El Sch is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Denver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brecknock El Sch?
Brecknock El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Brecknock El Sch rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Brecknock El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Denver, 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 Eastern Lancaster County Sd?
Besides Brecknock El Sch, Eastern Lancaster County Sd also operates Garden Spot Shs (865 students), New Holland Elementary (484 students), and Garden Spot Ms (404 students). See the Eastern Lancaster County Sd district page for the complete list.