Enrollment
683
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bywood El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bywood El Sch
Bywood El Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, enrolling 683 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Upper Darby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Park El Sch (737 students): Bywood El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students) and Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students) alongside Bywood 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 Bywood El Sch compares
Bywood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Darby Sd, which includes Bywood El Sch.
$14,728
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 37.4%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Upper Darby on the city page.
Is Bywood El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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