- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
Bridle Path El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bridle Path El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728000133
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridle Path El Sch earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridle Path El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridle Path El Sch ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bridle Path El Sch held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421728000133 · Lansdale, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 13.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
Bridle Path El Sch held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bridle Path El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- Pennfield Ms 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- This school 508
Bridle Path El Sch
508 students
What this shows Bridle Path El Sch reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridle Path El Sch compares
Bridle Path 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,806
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Asian 21.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Bridle Path El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridle Path El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridle Path El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Knapp El Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Walton Farm El Sch
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Park El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Worcester El Sch
Standard public school
441 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inglewood El Sch
Standard public school
408 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridle Path El Sch
How many students attend Bridle Path El Sch?
Bridle Path El Sch has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridle Path El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridle Path El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridle Path El Sch?
21.5% of students at Bridle Path El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridle Path El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bridle Path El Sch is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridle Path El Sch?
Bridle Path El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Bridle Path El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridle Path El Sch ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, 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 Lansdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides Bridle Path El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.