- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
Knapp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Knapp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728003309
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knapp El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Knapp El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Knapp El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 421728003309 · Lansdale, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.8:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
Knapp El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Knapp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- Pennfield Ms 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- This school 633
Knapp El Sch
633 students
What this shows Knapp El Sch reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knapp El Sch compares
Knapp 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,806
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Asian 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.3%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Knapp El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knapp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knapp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Walton Farm El Sch
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Park El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Bridle Path El Sch
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Worcester El Sch
Standard public school
441 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inglewood El Sch
Standard public school
408 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knapp El Sch
How many students attend Knapp El Sch?
Knapp El Sch has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knapp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Knapp El Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knapp El Sch?
53.0% of students at Knapp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knapp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Knapp El Sch is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knapp El Sch?
Knapp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Knapp El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Knapp El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, 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 Lansdale on the city page.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides Knapp El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.