Enrollment
313
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King of Prussia, PA
Candlebrook El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Candlebrook El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422448003389
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Candlebrook El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in King of Prussia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Candlebrook El Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Candlebrook El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, PA.
School address
District: Upper Merion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422448003389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Candlebrook El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Candlebrook El Sch
Candlebrook El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% 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): Candlebrook El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 13:1).
Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students) and Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students) alongside Candlebrook 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 Candlebrook El Sch compares
Candlebrook 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.6%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Candlebrook 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 Candlebrook 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 Candlebrook El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Merion Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulph El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roberts El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Candlebrook 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Candlebrook El Sch
How many students attend Candlebrook El Sch?
Candlebrook El Sch has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King of Prussia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candlebrook El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Candlebrook El Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Candlebrook El Sch?
32.7% of students at Candlebrook El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Candlebrook El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Candlebrook El Sch is White at 63.6% 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 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Candlebrook El Sch?
Candlebrook El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Candlebrook El Sch rank among elementary schools in King of Prussia?
By Resource Investment Index, Candlebrook El Sch ranks #1 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 Candlebrook El Sch a good school?
Candlebrook El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 Candlebrook 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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