- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Souderton, PA
Franconia El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Franconia El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187003266
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franconia El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Souderton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Franconia El Sch has class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franconia El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Souderton, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187003266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Franconia El Sch held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422187003266 · Souderton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 10.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
Franconia El Sch held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Franconia 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 426
Franconia El Sch
426 students
What this shows Franconia El Sch reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franconia El Sch compares
Franconia 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 13% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Franconia 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 Franconia El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franconia 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franconia El Sch
How many students attend Franconia El Sch?
Franconia El Sch has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Souderton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franconia El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Franconia El Sch is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Franconia El Sch?
31.5% of students at Franconia El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franconia El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Franconia El Sch is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Souderton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franconia El Sch?
Franconia El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Franconia El Sch rank among elementary schools in Souderton?
By Resource Investment Index, Franconia El Sch ranks #1 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 Franconia 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.