Enrollment
446
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cynwyd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cynwyd Sch
Cynwyd Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, enrolling 446 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lower Merion Sd spends $30,110 per pupil, 68% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Bala Cynwyd's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bala-Cynwyd Ms (794 students): Cynwyd Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.1:1).
Lower Merion Sd also operates Lower Merion Hs (1,674 students) and Harriton Shs (1,239 students) alongside Cynwyd 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 Cynwyd Sch compares
Cynwyd 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Merion Sd, which includes Cynwyd Sch.
$30,110
Per student
+68%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.7%
State 14.1%
Federal 2.3%
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 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
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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.
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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Bala Cynwyd on the city page.
Is Cynwyd Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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