Enrollment
438
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Horsham, PA
Hallowell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hallowell 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 421161003271
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hallowell El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Horsham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hallowell El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hallowell El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Horsham, PA.
School address
District: Hatboro-Horsham Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421161003271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hallowell El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hallowell El Sch
Hallowell El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Horsham, Pennsylvania, enrolling 438 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #374.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hatboro-Horsham Sd spends $22,707 per pupil, 26% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Horsham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Simmons El Sch (610 students): Hallowell El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 11.1:1).
Hatboro-Horsham Sd also operates Hatboro-Horsham Shs (1,336 students) and Keith Valley Ms (966 students) alongside Hallowell 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 Hallowell El Sch compares
Hallowell 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
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
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,707
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Hallowell 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 Hatboro-Horsham Sd, which includes Hallowell El Sch.
$22,707
Per student
+26%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 18.5%
Federal 6.1%
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 Hallowell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatboro-Horsham Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keith Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crooked Billet El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Mill El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hallowell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Horsham
1 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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hallowell El Sch
How many students attend Hallowell El Sch?
Hallowell El Sch has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Horsham, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallowell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallowell 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 Hallowell El Sch?
32.7% of students at Hallowell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hallowell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hallowell El Sch is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Horsham, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hallowell El Sch?
Hallowell 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 Hallowell El Sch rank among public schools in Horsham?
By Resource Investment Index, Hallowell El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Horsham, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Horsham on the city page.
Is Hallowell El Sch a good school?
Hallowell El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Hatboro-Horsham Sd?
Besides Hallowell El Sch, Hatboro-Horsham Sd also operates Hatboro-Horsham Shs (1,336 students), Keith Valley Ms (966 students), and Simmons El Sch (610 students). See the Hatboro-Horsham Sd district page for the complete list.
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