- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Darby Twp Sch held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422240001861 · Glenolden, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy Park Hs (1,194 students)
Darby Twp Sch held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Darby Twp Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy Park H
Academy Park Hs
1,194 students
- Harris Sch
Harris Sch
715 students
- This school
Darby Twp Sch
618 students
- Delcroft Sch
Delcroft Sch
554 students
- Sharon Hill Sc
Sharon Hill Sch
552 students
- Southeast Delc 222
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center
222 students
What this shows Darby Twp Sch reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby Twp Sch compares
Darby Twp 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Southeast Delco Sd reports $17,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~618 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.