- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prospect Park, PA
Kindergarten Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kindergarten Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421217000524
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kindergarten Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prospect Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kindergarten Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prospect Park, PA.
School address
District: Interboro Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421217000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Kindergarten Academy held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421217000524 · Prospect Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 9.4:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Interboro Shs (1,079 students)
Kindergarten Academy held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kindergarten Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interboro Shs
Interboro Shs
1,079 students
- Glenolden Sch
Glenolden Sch
614 students
- Norwood Sch
Norwood Sch
557 students
- Prospect Park
Prospect Park Sch
546 students
- Tinicum Sch 325
Tinicum Sch
325 students
- This school 245
Kindergarten Academy
245 students
What this shows Kindergarten Academy reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kindergarten Academy compares
Kindergarten Academy 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 4% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,915
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 6.5%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Kindergarten Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Interboro Sd reports $19,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kindergarten Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interboro Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenolden Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prospect Park Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tinicum Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kindergarten Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Prospect Park
1 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kindergarten Academy
How many students attend Kindergarten Academy?
Kindergarten Academy has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prospect Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Academy is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Kindergarten Academy?
60.7% of students at Kindergarten Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kindergarten Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kindergarten Academy is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Prospect Park, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kindergarten Academy?
Kindergarten Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Kindergarten Academy rank among public schools in Prospect Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prospect Park, 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 Interboro Sd?
Besides Kindergarten Academy, Interboro Sd also operates Interboro Shs (1,079 students), Glenolden Sch (614 students), and Norwood Sch (557 students). See the Interboro Sd district page for the complete list.