- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Darby, PA
Bywood El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Bywood El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422432001960
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bywood El Sch earns 39/100 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 3
- elementary schools in Upper Darby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bywood El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bywood El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Upper Darby, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432001960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Bywood El Sch held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 422432001960 · Upper Darby, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Bywood El Sch held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.4 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bywood El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- This school 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- Hillcrest El S 551
Hillcrest El Sch
551 students
What this shows Bywood El Sch reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bywood El Sch compares
Bywood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
683
Bigger than 79% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 14.9%
White 4.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Bywood El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bywood El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bywood El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Darby
2 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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bywood El Sch
How many students attend Bywood El Sch?
Bywood El Sch has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Darby, PA. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bywood El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bywood El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bywood El Sch?
100.0% of students at Bywood El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bywood El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Bywood El Sch is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Upper Darby, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bywood El Sch?
Bywood El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bywood El Sch rank among elementary schools in Upper Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Bywood El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Bywood El Sch, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.