Enrollment
354
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 420089907663 Charter school
Deep Roots Cs — Philadelphia, PA
Federal NCES profile for Deep Roots Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 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: Deep Roots Cs · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deep Roots Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Deep Roots Cs reports 354 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 354 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 77.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Deep Roots Cs spends $21,818 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.1% from local sources (property taxes), 0.7% from the state, and 32.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Deep Roots Cs 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 32% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 23% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$21,818
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 354 Top 32% in Pennsylvania — larger than 68% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 420089907663
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 39.5%
Two or More 6.8%
White 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 354:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 77.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 45
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deep Roots Cs, which includes Deep Roots Cs.
$21,818
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 0.7%
Federal 32.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Deep Roots Cs
How many students attend Deep Roots Cs?
Deep Roots Cs has 354 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Roots Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Roots Cs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deep Roots Cs?
The largest demographic group at Deep Roots Cs is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deep Roots Cs?
Deep Roots Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.