- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Media, PA
Indian Lane El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Indian Lane 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 422055000049
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Lane El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Media · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Lane El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lane El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Media, PA.
School address
District: Rose Tree Media Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422055000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Indian Lane El Sch held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 422055000049 · Media, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.4:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Penncrest Hs (1,255 students)
Indian Lane El Sch held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Indian Lane El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penncrest Hs
Penncrest Hs
1,255 students
- Springton Lake
Springton Lake Ms
1,012 students
- Glenwood El Sc
Glenwood El Sch
586 students
- Media El Sch 488
Media El Sch
488 students
- This school 470
Indian Lane El Sch
470 students
- Rose Tree El S 439
Rose Tree El Sch
439 students
What this shows Indian Lane El Sch reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Lane El Sch compares
Indian Lane 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Indian Lane El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rose Tree Media Sd reports $22,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Lane El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penncrest Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springton Lake Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Media El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Tree El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Lane El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Media
3 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Lane El Sch
How many students attend Indian Lane El Sch?
Indian Lane El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Media, PA. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Lane El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Lane El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% 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 Indian Lane El Sch?
15.9% of students at Indian Lane El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Lane El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Indian Lane El Sch is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Media, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Lane El Sch?
Indian Lane El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Indian Lane El Sch rank among elementary schools in Media?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Lane El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Media, 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 Media on the city page.
What other schools are in Rose Tree Media Sd?
Besides Indian Lane El Sch, Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Penncrest Hs (1,255 students), Springton Lake Ms (1,012 students), and Glenwood El Sch (586 students). See the Rose Tree Media Sd district page for the complete list.