- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
East Norriton Ms
Federal NCES profile for East Norriton Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698003265
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Norriton Ms earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Norriton Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Norriton Ms ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698003265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
East Norriton Ms held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421698003265 · Norristown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
East Norriton Ms held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Norriton Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- This school 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- Marshall Stree 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- Whitehall El S 503
Whitehall El Sch
503 students
What this shows East Norriton Ms reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Norriton Ms compares
East Norriton Ms 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$18,785
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 291 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
African American 29.7%
White 17.1%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, East Norriton Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Norriton Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Norriton Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Ms
Standard public school
781 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stewart Ms
Standard public school
695 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Street El Sch
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland El Sch
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Norriton Ms
How many students attend East Norriton Ms?
East Norriton Ms has 836 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Norriton Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at East Norriton Ms is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Norriton Ms?
100.0% of students at East Norriton Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Norriton Ms?
The largest demographic group at East Norriton Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Norriton Ms?
East Norriton Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does East Norriton Ms rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Norriton Ms ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, 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 Norristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Besides East Norriton Ms, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), Eisenhower Ms (781 students), and Stewart Ms (695 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.