- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Candlebrook El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 422448003389 · King of Prussia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students)
Candlebrook El Sch held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Candlebrook 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
- Caley El Sch 372
Caley El Sch
372 students
- This school 313
Candlebrook El Sch
313 students
- Roberts El Sch 292
Roberts El Sch
292 students
What this shows Candlebrook El Sch reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Candlebrook El Sch compares
Candlebrook 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,326
- 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.
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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.