- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Drexel Hill, PA
Charles Kelly El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Charles Kelly 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 422432006124
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Kelly El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Drexel Hill · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Kelly El Sch has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Kelly El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432006124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Charles Kelly El Sch shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 422432006124 · Drexel Hill, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 10.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Charles Kelly El Sch shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Charles Kelly El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- This school 270
Charles Kelly El Sch
270 students
What this shows Charles Kelly El Sch reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Kelly El Sch compares
Charles Kelly El 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 6.7%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Charles Kelly El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Kelly El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Kelly El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Drexel Hill
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest El Sch
Standard public school
551 students 10:1 students per teacher
Garrettford El Sch
Standard public school
529 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Standard public school
468 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Aronimink El Sch
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Kelly El Sch
How many students attend Charles Kelly El Sch?
Charles Kelly El Sch has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Kelly El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Kelly El Sch is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Charles Kelly El Sch?
100.0% of students at Charles Kelly El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Kelly El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Charles Kelly El Sch is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Drexel Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Kelly El Sch?
Charles Kelly 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).
How does Charles Kelly El Sch rank among elementary schools in Drexel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Kelly El Sch ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Charles Kelly El Sch, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.