- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Darby, PA
Highland Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422432001965
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Upper Darby · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park El Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Upper Darby, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Highland Park El Sch held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422432001965 · Upper Darby, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Highland Park El Sch held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Highland Park El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- This school 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- Hillcrest El S 551
Hillcrest El Sch
551 students
What this shows Highland Park El Sch reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park El Sch compares
Highland Park 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 737 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Asian 28.1%
Two or More 6.9%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Highland Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Upper Darby
2 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park El Sch
How many students attend Highland Park El Sch?
Highland Park El Sch has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Darby, PA. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park El Sch?
100.0% of students at Highland Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park El Sch is African American at 30.4% of enrollment, in Upper Darby, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park El Sch?
Highland Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Highland Park El Sch rank among elementary schools in Upper Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Upper Darby, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Highland Park El Sch, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.