Enrollment
372
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King of Prussia, PA
Caley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Caley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422448004832
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caley El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in King of Prussia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Caley El Sch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caley El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, PA.
School address
District: Upper Merion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422448004832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caley El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caley El Sch
Caley El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #235.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Upper Merion Area Sd spends $22,441 per pupil, 25% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among King of Prussia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students): Caley El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 13:1).
Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students) and Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students) alongside Caley 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 Caley El Sch compares
Caley 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 39.0%
Asian 25.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Caley 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 Merion Area Sd, which includes Caley El Sch.
$22,441
Per student
+25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Caley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Merion Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulph El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candlebrook El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roberts El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in King of Prussia
3 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 (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Caley El Sch
How many students attend Caley El Sch?
Caley El Sch has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King of Prussia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Caley El Sch is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Caley El Sch?
27.9% of students at Caley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Caley El Sch is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in King of Prussia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caley El Sch?
Caley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Caley El Sch rank among elementary schools in King of Prussia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caley El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, 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 King of Prussia on the city page.
Is Caley El Sch a good school?
Caley El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Merion Area Sd?
Besides Caley El Sch, Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students), Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students), and Gulph El Sch (440 students). See the Upper Merion Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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