- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Caley El Sch held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 422448004832 · King of Prussia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students)
Caley El Sch held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Caley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Merion M
Upper Merion Ms
1,348 students
- Upper Merion H
Upper Merion Hs
1,326 students
- Gulph El Sch 440
Gulph El Sch
440 students
- This school 372
Caley El Sch
372 students
- Candlebrook El 313
Candlebrook El Sch
313 students
- Roberts El Sch 292
Roberts El Sch
292 students
What this shows Caley El Sch reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caley El Sch compares
Caley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Upper Merion Area Sd reports $23,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,326
- 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.
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.