Enrollment
618
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenolden, PA
Darby Twp Sch
Federal NCES profile for Darby Twp Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422240001861
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby Twp Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Glenolden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Darby Twp Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Twp Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, PA.
School address
District: Southeast Delco Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422240001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darby Twp Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darby Twp Sch
Darby Twp Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Glenolden, Pennsylvania, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #264.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glenolden's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenolden Sch (614 students): Darby Twp Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Southeast Delco Sd also operates Academy Park Hs (1,194 students) and Harris Sch (715 students) alongside Darby Twp 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 Darby Twp Sch compares
Darby Twp 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.7%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$16,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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
African American 71.8%
White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Darby Twp Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Delco Sd, which includes Darby Twp Sch.
$16,737
Per student
-7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 16.0%
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 Darby Twp Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delcroft Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Hill Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darby Twp Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenolden
3 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 (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Darby Twp Sch
How many students attend Darby Twp Sch?
Darby Twp Sch has 618 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenolden, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby Twp Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby Twp Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darby Twp Sch?
99.7% of students at Darby Twp Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby Twp Sch?
The largest demographic group at Darby Twp Sch is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Glenolden, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby Twp Sch?
Darby Twp Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darby Twp Sch rank among elementary schools in Glenolden?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Twp Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, 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 Glenolden on the city page.
Is Darby Twp Sch a good school?
Darby Twp Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Southeast Delco Sd?
Besides Darby Twp Sch, Southeast Delco Sd also operates Academy Park Hs (1,194 students), Harris Sch (715 students), and Delcroft Sch (554 students). See the Southeast Delco Sd district page for the complete list.
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