- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hatfield, PA
Kulp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kulp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728003275
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kulp El Sch earns 52/100 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
- public schools in Hatfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kulp El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kulp El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Kulp El Sch held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 421728003275 · Hatfield, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13.9:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
Kulp El Sch held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Kulp 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 583
Kulp El Sch
583 students
What this shows Kulp El Sch reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kulp El Sch compares
Kulp 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Asian 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Kulp 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 Kulp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kulp 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 Hatfield
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kulp El Sch
How many students attend Kulp El Sch?
Kulp El Sch has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hatfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kulp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kulp El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kulp El Sch?
35.7% of students at Kulp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kulp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kulp El Sch is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Hatfield, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kulp El Sch?
Kulp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Kulp El Sch rank among public schools in Hatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kulp El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hatfield, 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides Kulp 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.