Enrollment
618
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 422240001861
Darby Twp Sch — Glenolden, PA
Federal NCES profile for Darby Twp Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Southeast Delco Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.5:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Darby Twp Sch reports 618 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 92% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southeast Delco Sd spends $24,263 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.3% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Darby Twp Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,263
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 618 Top 72% in Pennsylvania — larger than 28% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.7% +72% vs state
NCES ID 422240001861
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 115
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Delco Sd, which includes Darby Twp Sch.
$24,263
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Darby Twp Sch
How many students attend Darby Twp Sch?
Darby Twp Sch has 618 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Glenolden, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby Twp Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby Twp Sch is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Glenolden, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby Twp Sch?
Darby Twp Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.