- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridley Park, PA
Lakeview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422037004705
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ridley Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridley Park, PA.
School address
District: Ridley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422037004705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lakeview El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422037004705 · Ridley Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridley Hs (1,825 students)
Lakeview El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lakeview El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridley Hs
Ridley Hs
1,825 students
- Ridley Ms
Ridley Ms
1,291 students
- Amosland El Sc 470
Amosland El Sch
470 students
- This school 403
Lakeview El Sch
403 students
- Grace Park El 366
Grace Park El Sch
366 students
- Edgewood El Sc 347
Edgewood El Sch
347 students
What this shows Lakeview El Sch reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview El Sch compares
Lakeview 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,526
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Lakeview El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridley Sd reports $20,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridley Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amosland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Ridley 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview El Sch
How many students attend Lakeview El Sch?
Lakeview El Sch has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridley Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El Sch is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview El Sch?
40.1% of students at Lakeview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview El Sch is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Ridley Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview El Sch?
Lakeview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lakeview El Sch rank among public schools in Ridley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ridley 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 Ridley Sd?
Besides Lakeview El Sch, Ridley Sd also operates Ridley Hs (1,825 students), Ridley Ms (1,291 students), and Amosland El Sch (470 students). See the Ridley Sd district page for the complete list.