- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sinking Spring, PA
Cornwall Terrace El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cornwall Terrace El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422658006773
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornwall Terrace El Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sinking Spring · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornwall Terrace El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Terrace El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sinking Spring, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422658006773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cornwall Terrace El Sch held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 422658006773 · Sinking Spring, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 12.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Hs (2,133 students)
Cornwall Terrace El Sch held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cornwall Terrace El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Hs
Wilson Hs
2,133 students
- Wilson West Ms 780
Wilson West Ms
780 students
- Wilson Souther 753
Wilson Southern Ms
753 students
- Spring Ridge E 575
Spring Ridge El Sch
575 students
- Whitfield El S 573
Whitfield El Sch
573 students
- This school 553
Cornwall Terrace El Sch
553 students
What this shows Cornwall Terrace El Sch reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornwall Terrace El Sch compares
Cornwall Terrace 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,683
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Cornwall Terrace El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Sd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornwall Terrace El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson West Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Southern Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornwall Terrace El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Sinking Spring
2 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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Terrace El Sch
How many students attend Cornwall Terrace El Sch?
Cornwall Terrace El Sch has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sinking Spring, PA. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Terrace El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Terrace El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Cornwall Terrace El Sch?
39.8% of students at Cornwall Terrace El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornwall Terrace El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cornwall Terrace El Sch is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Sinking Spring, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornwall Terrace El Sch?
Cornwall Terrace El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Cornwall Terrace El Sch rank among elementary schools in Sinking Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Terrace El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sinking Spring, 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 Sinking Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson Sd?
Besides Cornwall Terrace El Sch, Wilson Sd also operates Wilson Hs (2,133 students), Wilson West Ms (780 students), and Wilson Southern Ms (753 students). See the Wilson Sd district page for the complete list.