Enrollment
553
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornwall Terrace El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornwall Terrace El Sch
Cornwall Terrace El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, enrolling 553 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 664 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Sinking Spring's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shiloh Hills El Sch (572 students): Cornwall Terrace El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Wilson Sd also operates Wilson Hs (2,133 students) and Wilson West Ms (780 students) alongside Cornwall Terrace El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cornwall Terrace El Sch compares
Cornwall Terrace El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson Sd, which includes Cornwall Terrace El Sch.
$15,960
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cornwall Terrace El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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