- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coatesville, PA
Kings Highway El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kings Highway El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420624001375
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Highway El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Coatesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Highway El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Highway El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Coatesville, PA.
School address
District: Coatesville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420624001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Kings Highway El Sch held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 420624001375 · Coatesville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students)
Kings Highway El Sch held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kings Highway El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coatesville Ar
Coatesville Area Shs
1,366 students
- Coatesville In
Coatesville Intermediate Hs
826 students
- Rainbow El Sch
Rainbow El Sch
684 students
- This school 466
Kings Highway El Sch
466 students
- Caln El Sch 440
Caln El Sch
440 students
- Scott Ms 421
Scott Ms
421 students
What this shows Kings Highway El Sch reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Highway El Sch compares
Kings Highway 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Kings Highway El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coatesville Area Sd reports $18,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kings Highway El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coatesville Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coatesville Intermediate Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Highway El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Coatesville
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Highway El Sch
How many students attend Kings Highway El Sch?
Kings Highway El Sch has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coatesville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Highway El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kings Highway El Sch?
100.0% of students at Kings Highway El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Highway El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kings Highway El Sch is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Coatesville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Highway El Sch?
Kings Highway El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Kings Highway El Sch rank among elementary schools in Coatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Highway El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Coatesville, 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 Coatesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Coatesville Area Sd?
Besides Kings Highway El Sch, Coatesville Area Sd also operates Coatesville Area Shs (1,366 students), Coatesville Intermediate Hs (826 students), and Rainbow El Sch (684 students). See the Coatesville Area Sd district page for the complete list.