Enrollment
663
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Wales, PA
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gwyn-Nor El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728004831
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwyn-Nor El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Wales · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gwyn-Nor El Sch has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwyn-Nor El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Wales, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728004831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gwyn-Nor El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gwyn-Nor El Sch
Gwyn-Nor El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in North Wales, Pennsylvania, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 605 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #331.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Wales's elementary schools, it stands alongside Montgomery El Sch (611 students): Gwyn-Nor El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 13:1).
North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students) and Penndale Ms (1,171 students) alongside Gwyn-Nor El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gwyn-Nor El Sch compares
Gwyn-Nor El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Asian 26.4%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Gwyn-Nor El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Penn Sd, which includes Gwyn-Nor El Sch.
$19,299
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gwyn-Nor El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knapp El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwyn-Nor El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in North Wales
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gwyn-Nor El Sch
How many students attend Gwyn-Nor El Sch?
Gwyn-Nor El Sch has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Wales, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwyn-Nor El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwyn-Nor El Sch is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gwyn-Nor El Sch?
31.1% of students at Gwyn-Nor El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwyn-Nor El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gwyn-Nor El Sch is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in North Wales, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwyn-Nor El Sch?
Gwyn-Nor El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gwyn-Nor El Sch rank among elementary schools in North Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwyn-Nor El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Wales, 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 North Wales on the city page.
Is Gwyn-Nor El Sch a good school?
Gwyn-Nor El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides Gwyn-Nor 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.
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