- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thorndale, PA
Caln El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Caln El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420624001376
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caln El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 440
- students enrolled
Caln El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Caln El Sch held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420624001376 · Thorndale, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students)
Caln El Sch held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Caln El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coatesville Ar
Coatesville Area Shs
1,366 students
- Coatesville In
Coatesville Intermediate Hs
826 students
- Rainbow El Sch
Rainbow El Sch
684 students
- Kings Highway 466
Kings Highway El Sch
466 students
- This school 440
Caln El Sch
440 students
- Scott Ms 421
Scott Ms
421 students
What this shows Caln El Sch reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caln El Sch compares
Caln 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$18,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Caln El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coatesville Area Sd reports $18,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caln El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Highway El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caln El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caln El Sch
How many students attend Caln El Sch?
Caln El Sch has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thorndale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caln El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Caln El Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caln El Sch?
100.0% of students at Caln El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caln El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Caln El Sch is African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Thorndale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caln El Sch?
Caln El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Caln El Sch, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Rainbow El Sch (684 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.