- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bala Cynwyd, PA
Cynwyd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Cynwyd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421416003286
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cynwyd Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cynwyd Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cynwyd Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA.
School address
District: Lower Merion Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421416003286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Cynwyd Sch held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421416003286 · Bala Cynwyd, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.1:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lower Merion Hs (1,674 students)
Cynwyd Sch held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cynwyd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lower Merion H
Lower Merion Hs
1,674 students
- Harriton Shs
Harriton Shs
1,239 students
- Black Rock Ms
Black Rock Ms
1,077 students
- Bala-Cynwyd Ms
Bala-Cynwyd Ms
794 students
- Welsh Valley M
Welsh Valley Ms
788 students
- This school 446
Cynwyd Sch
446 students
What this shows Cynwyd Sch reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cynwyd Sch compares
Cynwyd 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 84% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$31,409
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Cynwyd Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lower Merion Sd reports $31,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cynwyd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Merion Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harriton Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Rock Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bala-Cynwyd Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Welsh Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cynwyd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cynwyd Sch
How many students attend Cynwyd Sch?
Cynwyd Sch has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, PA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynwyd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynwyd Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Cynwyd Sch?
9.5% of students at Cynwyd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cynwyd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Cynwyd Sch is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cynwyd Sch?
Cynwyd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Cynwyd Sch rank among elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd?
By Resource Investment Index, Cynwyd Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lower Merion Sd?
Besides Cynwyd Sch, Lower Merion Sd also operates Lower Merion Hs (1,674 students), Harriton Shs (1,239 students), and Black Rock Ms (1,077 students). See the Lower Merion Sd district page for the complete list.