- Enrollment
- 2,629
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royersford, PA
Limerick El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Limerick El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422256003358
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Limerick El Sch earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Limerick El Sch has class sizes smaller than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Limerick El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256003358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Limerick El Sch shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 422256003358 · Royersford, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 9.2:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students)
Limerick El Sch shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Limerick El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring-Ford Sh
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
2,629 students
- Spring-Ford In
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
1,307 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 672
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
672 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 666
Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
666 students
- Oaks El Sch 591
Oaks El Sch
591 students
- This school 257
Limerick El Sch
257 students
What this shows Limerick El Sch reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Limerick El Sch compares
Limerick El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,272
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 257 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 68.1%
Asian 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Limerick El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring-Ford Area Sd reports $20,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Limerick El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oaks El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Limerick El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Royersford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Standard public school
1,307 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Upper Providence El Sch
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Royersford El Sch
Standard public school
398 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Brooke El Sch
Standard public school
379 students 11.8:1 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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Limerick El Sch
How many students attend Limerick El Sch?
Limerick El Sch has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royersford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limerick El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Limerick El Sch is 9.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 41% 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 Limerick El Sch?
24.2% of students at Limerick El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Limerick El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Limerick El Sch is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Limerick El Sch?
Limerick El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Limerick El Sch rank among elementary schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Limerick El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, 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 Royersford on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Besides Limerick El Sch, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students), Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 students), and Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students). See the Spring-Ford Area Sd district page for the complete list.