- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Gotwals El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gotwals El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698005080
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotwals El Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotwals El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotwals El Sch ranks #8 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698005080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Gotwals El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421698005080 · Norristown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
Gotwals El Sch held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gotwals El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 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
- This school 361
Gotwals El Sch
361 students
What this shows Gotwals El Sch reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotwals El Sch compares
Gotwals 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 8.0%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Gotwals El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gotwals El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gotwals El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
836 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gotwals El Sch
How many students attend Gotwals El Sch?
Gotwals El Sch has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotwals El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotwals El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Gotwals El Sch?
100.0% of students at Gotwals El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotwals El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gotwals El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotwals El Sch?
Gotwals El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Gotwals El Sch rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotwals El Sch ranks #8 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 Gotwals El Sch, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.