- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King of Prussia, PA
Gulph El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gulph El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422448007659
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulph El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in King of Prussia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulph El Sch has class sizes smaller than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulph El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, PA.
School address
District: Upper Merion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422448007659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Gulph El Sch shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 422448007659 · King of Prussia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 10.5:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students)
Gulph El Sch shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gulph El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Merion M
Upper Merion Ms
1,348 students
- Upper Merion H
Upper Merion Hs
1,326 students
- This school 440
Gulph El Sch
440 students
- Caley El Sch 372
Caley El Sch
372 students
- Candlebrook El 313
Candlebrook El Sch
313 students
- Roberts El Sch 292
Roberts El Sch
292 students
What this shows Gulph El Sch reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulph El Sch compares
Gulph El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$23,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 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
White 38.9%
African American 18.4%
Asian 18.4%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Gulph El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Merion Area Sd reports $23,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulph El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upper Merion Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caley El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candlebrook El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roberts El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulph El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in King of Prussia
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulph El Sch
How many students attend Gulph El Sch?
Gulph El Sch has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King of Prussia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulph El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulph El Sch is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 33% 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 Gulph El Sch?
43.3% of students at Gulph El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulph El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gulph El Sch is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in King of Prussia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulph El Sch?
Gulph El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gulph El Sch rank among elementary schools in King of Prussia?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulph El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, 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 King of Prussia on the city page.
What other schools are in Upper Merion Area Sd?
Besides Gulph El Sch, Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students), Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students), and Caley El Sch (372 students). See the Upper Merion Area Sd district page for the complete list.