Enrollment
781
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 421698003321
Eisenhower Ms — Norristown, PA
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 33
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: Norristown Area 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)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Ms 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
Eisenhower Ms reports 781 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% 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 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 391 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norristown Area Sd spends $21,768 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.3% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), 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 Eisenhower Ms 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 84% | — | — |
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
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
— 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$21,768
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 781 Top 84% in Pennsylvania — larger than 16% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421698003321
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
African American 30.0%
Two or More 7.6%
White 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 391:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.9%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 91
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norristown Area Sd, which includes Eisenhower Ms.
$21,768
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 22.3%
Federal 15.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Ms
How many students attend Eisenhower Ms?
Eisenhower Ms has 781 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Norristown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Ms is 14.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Ms?
100.0% of students at Eisenhower Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Ms?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norristown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Ms?
Eisenhower Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) 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.