- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Souderton, PA
E M Crouthamel El Sch
Federal NCES profile for E M Crouthamel El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187003357
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E M Crouthamel El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Souderton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
E M Crouthamel El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E M Crouthamel El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Souderton, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187003357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
E M Crouthamel El Sch held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422187003357 · Souderton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 9:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
E M Crouthamel El Sch held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
E M Crouthamel El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Souderton Area
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- Vernfield El S 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- Salford Hills 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- This school 325
E M Crouthamel El Sch
325 students
What this shows E M Crouthamel El Sch reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How E M Crouthamel El Sch compares
E M Crouthamel El 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, E M Crouthamel El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E M Crouthamel El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E M Crouthamel El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Souderton
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about E M Crouthamel El Sch
How many students attend E M Crouthamel El Sch?
E M Crouthamel El Sch has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Souderton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E M Crouthamel El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at E M Crouthamel El Sch is 9:1, which is 34% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 E M Crouthamel El Sch?
43.3% of students at E M Crouthamel El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E M Crouthamel El Sch?
The largest demographic group at E M Crouthamel El Sch is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Souderton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E M Crouthamel El Sch?
E M Crouthamel El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E M Crouthamel El Sch rank among elementary schools in Souderton?
By Resource Investment Index, E M Crouthamel El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Souderton, 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 Souderton on the city page.
What other schools are in Souderton Area Sd?
Besides E M Crouthamel El Sch, Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students), Indian Valley Ms (731 students), and Indian Crest Ms (607 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.