Enrollment
501
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hatfield, PA
Hatfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hatfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728005344
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatfield El Sch earns 47/100 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 3
- public schools in Hatfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatfield El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatfield El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728005344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hatfield El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hatfield El Sch
Hatfield El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, enrolling 501 students.
At 12.8:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 501 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 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hatfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kulp El Sch (583 students): Hatfield El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students) and Penndale Ms (1,171 students) alongside Hatfield 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 Hatfield El Sch compares
Hatfield 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Asian 19.8%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Hatfield 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatfield 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Hatfield
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 (~501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hatfield El Sch
How many students attend Hatfield El Sch?
Hatfield El Sch has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hatfield, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatfield El Sch is 12.8:1, which is 6% 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 Hatfield El Sch?
60.0% of students at Hatfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hatfield El Sch is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in Hatfield, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatfield El Sch?
Hatfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hatfield El Sch rank among public schools in Hatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatfield El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, 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 Hatfield on the city page.
Is Hatfield El Sch a good school?
Hatfield El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Hatfield 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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