- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gwynedd Square El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728010006
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gwynedd Square El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gwynedd Square El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynedd Square El Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728010006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gwynedd Square El Sch held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421728010006 · Lansdale, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.3:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
Gwynedd Square El Sch held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Gwynedd Square 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 610
Gwynedd Square El Sch
610 students
What this shows Gwynedd Square El Sch reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gwynedd Square El Sch compares
Gwynedd Square 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 | 16.7% | ▼ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
2.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Asian 22.8%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Gwynedd Square 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 Gwynedd Square 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gwynedd Square 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 Lansdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Walton Farm El Sch
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Oak Park El Sch
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Bridle Path El Sch
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508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Worcester El Sch
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Inglewood El Sch
Standard public school
408 students 11.7:1 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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gwynedd Square El Sch
How many students attend Gwynedd Square El Sch?
Gwynedd Square El Sch has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd Square El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gwynedd Square 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 Gwynedd Square El Sch?
16.7% of students at Gwynedd Square El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gwynedd Square El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gwynedd Square El Sch is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gwynedd Square El Sch?
Gwynedd Square El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Gwynedd Square El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Gwynedd Square El Sch ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, 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 Lansdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides Gwynedd Square 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.