- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenolden, PA
Glenolden Sch
Federal NCES profile for Glenolden Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421217001881
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenolden Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Glenolden · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenolden Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenolden Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, PA.
School address
District: Interboro Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421217001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Glenolden Sch held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 421217001881 · Glenolden, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Interboro Shs (1,079 students)
Glenolden Sch held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Glenolden Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interboro Shs
Interboro Shs
1,079 students
- This school
Glenolden Sch
614 students
- Norwood Sch
Norwood Sch
557 students
- Prospect Park
Prospect Park Sch
546 students
- Tinicum Sch 325
Tinicum Sch
325 students
- Kindergarten A 245
Kindergarten Academy
245 students
What this shows Glenolden Sch reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenolden Sch compares
Glenolden 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 | 62.4% | ▲ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,915
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 30.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Glenolden Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Interboro Sd reports $19,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenolden Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interboro Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Park Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tinicum Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenolden Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenolden
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenolden Sch
How many students attend Glenolden Sch?
Glenolden Sch has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenolden, PA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenolden Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenolden 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 Glenolden Sch?
62.4% of students at Glenolden Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenolden Sch?
The largest demographic group at Glenolden Sch is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Glenolden, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenolden Sch?
Glenolden Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Glenolden Sch rank among elementary schools in Glenolden?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenolden Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, 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 Interboro Sd?
Besides Glenolden Sch, Interboro Sd also operates Interboro Shs (1,079 students), Norwood Sch (557 students), and Prospect Park Sch (546 students). See the Interboro Sd district page for the complete list.