- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Malvern, PA
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kathryn D. Markley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421087006479
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch has class sizes smaller than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn D. Markley El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Malvern, PA.
School address
District: Great Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421087006479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 421087006479 · Malvern, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 8.9:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Valley Hs (1,481 students)
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Valley H
Great Valley Hs
1,481 students
- Great Valley M
Great Valley Ms
754 students
- General Wayne 542
General Wayne El Sch
542 students
- Sugartown El S 449
Sugartown El Sch
449 students
- This school 426
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch
426 students
- Charlestown El 414
Charlestown El Sch
414 students
What this shows Kathryn D. Markley El Sch reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathryn D. Markley El Sch compares
Kathryn D. Markley 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,378
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Asian 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Kathryn D. Markley El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Valley Sd reports $20,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathryn D. Markley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Wayne El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugartown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathryn D. Markley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Malvern
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn D. Markley El Sch
How many students attend Kathryn D. Markley El Sch?
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Malvern, PA. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn D. Markley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn D. Markley El Sch is 8.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 43% 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 Kathryn D. Markley El Sch?
20.8% of students at Kathryn D. Markley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathryn D. Markley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kathryn D. Markley El Sch is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Malvern, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathryn D. Markley El Sch?
Kathryn D. Markley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kathryn D. Markley El Sch rank among elementary schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathryn D. Markley El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Malvern, 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 Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Valley Sd?
Besides Kathryn D. Markley El Sch, Great Valley Sd also operates Great Valley Hs (1,481 students), Great Valley Ms (754 students), and General Wayne El Sch (542 students). See the Great Valley Sd district page for the complete list.