Enrollment
508
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridle Path El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridle Path El Sch
Bridle Path El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, enrolling 508 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 533 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lansdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Knapp El Sch (633 students): Bridle Path El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students) and Penndale Ms (1,171 students) alongside Bridle Path El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridle Path El Sch compares
Bridle Path El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Penn Sd, which includes Bridle Path El Sch.
$19,299
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bridle Path El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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