- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harleysville, PA
General Nash El Sch
Federal NCES profile for General Nash 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 421728006907
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Nash El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Harleysville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
General Nash El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Nash El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728006907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
General Nash El Sch held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 421728006907 · Harleysville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.3:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
General Nash El Sch held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
General Nash El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- Pennfield Ms 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- This school 465
General Nash El Sch
465 students
What this shows General Nash El Sch reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Nash El Sch compares
General Nash 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,806
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, General Nash El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Nash El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Nash El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Harleysville
2 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Nash El Sch
How many students attend General Nash El Sch?
General Nash El Sch has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harleysville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Nash El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at General Nash El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 General Nash El Sch?
19.8% of students at General Nash El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Nash El Sch?
The largest demographic group at General Nash El Sch is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Harleysville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Nash El Sch?
General Nash 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 General Nash El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harleysville?
By Resource Investment Index, General Nash El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides General Nash El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.