- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Lansdowne, PA
East Lansdowne El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Lansdowne El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639001890
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lansdowne El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 269
- students enrolled
East Lansdowne El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Lansdowne El Sch held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422639001890 · East Lansdowne, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 15.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
East Lansdowne El Sch held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Lansdowne El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Wood Hs
Penn Wood Hs
1,148 students
- Penn Wood Ms
Penn Wood Ms
667 students
- Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore Avenue Sch
535 students
- Penn Wood 9th 379
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
379 students
- W B Evans Magn 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- This school 269
East Lansdowne El Sch
269 students
What this shows East Lansdowne El Sch reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lansdowne El Sch compares
East Lansdowne 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
45.0%
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
$20,485
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, East Lansdowne El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lansdowne El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lansdowne El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 75.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lansdowne El Sch
How many students attend East Lansdowne El Sch?
East Lansdowne El Sch has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Lansdowne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lansdowne El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lansdowne El 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 East Lansdowne El Sch?
100.0% of students at East Lansdowne El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lansdowne El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Lansdowne El Sch is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in East Lansdowne, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lansdowne El Sch?
East Lansdowne El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in William Penn Sd?
Besides East Lansdowne El Sch, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Ardmore Avenue Sch (535 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.