- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
Carnell Laura H Sch
Federal NCES profile for Carnell Laura H 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 421899003734
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carnell Laura H Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #69 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carnell Laura H Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carnell Laura H Sch ranks #69 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Carnell Laura H Sch shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 421899003734 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Carnell Laura H Sch shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Carnell Laura H Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 639
Carnell Laura H Sch
639 students
What this shows Carnell Laura H Sch reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carnell Laura H Sch compares
Carnell Laura H Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 42.9%
White 4.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Carnell Laura H Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carnell Laura H Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carnell Laura H Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Sch
Standard public school
1,763 students 21:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carnell Laura H Sch
How many students attend Carnell Laura H Sch?
Carnell Laura H Sch has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnell Laura H Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carnell Laura H Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carnell Laura H Sch?
100.0% of students at Carnell Laura H Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carnell Laura H Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carnell Laura H Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carnell Laura H Sch?
Carnell Laura H 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).
How does Carnell Laura H Sch rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Carnell Laura H Sch ranks #69 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Carnell Laura H Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.