- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colwyn, PA
Colwyn El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Colwyn El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639000710
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colwyn El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 135
- students enrolled
Colwyn El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639000710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Colwyn El Sch grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 422639000710 · Colwyn, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
Colwyn El Sch grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Colwyn El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Wood Hs
Penn Wood Hs
1,148 students
- Penn Wood Ms
Penn Wood Ms
667 students
- Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore Avenue Sch
535 students
- Penn Wood 9th 379
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
379 students
- W B Evans Magn 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- This school 135
Colwyn El Sch
135 students
What this shows Colwyn El Sch reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colwyn El Sch compares
Colwyn El Sch is a growing 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$20,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.1%
Two or More 5.9%
White 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Colwyn El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colwyn El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colwyn El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 75.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colwyn El Sch
How many students attend Colwyn El Sch?
Colwyn El Sch has 135 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colwyn, PA. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colwyn El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Colwyn El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% 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 Colwyn El Sch?
100.0% of students at Colwyn El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colwyn El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Colwyn El Sch is African American at 88.1% of enrollment, in Colwyn, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colwyn El Sch?
Colwyn El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in William Penn Sd?
Besides Colwyn El Sch, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Ardmore Avenue Sch (535 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.