- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ambler, PA
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lower Gwynedd 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 420240000304
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Gwynedd El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ambler · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Gwynedd El Sch has class sizes larger than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Gwynedd El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ambler, PA.
School address
District: Wissahickon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420240000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lower Gwynedd El Sch held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420240000304 · Ambler, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 15.4:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wissahickon Shs (1,480 students)
Lower Gwynedd El Sch held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lower Gwynedd El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wissahickon Sh
Wissahickon Shs
1,480 students
- Wissahickon Ms
Wissahickon Ms
1,208 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El Sch
698 students
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek El Sch
643 students
- This school
Lower Gwynedd El Sch
630 students
- Blue Bell El S 522
Blue Bell El Sch
522 students
What this shows Lower Gwynedd El Sch reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Gwynedd El Sch compares
Lower Gwynedd 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,519
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Lower Gwynedd El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wissahickon Sd reports $21,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Gwynedd El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wissahickon Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Bell El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Gwynedd El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Ambler
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Gwynedd El Sch
How many students attend Lower Gwynedd El Sch?
Lower Gwynedd El Sch has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ambler, PA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Gwynedd El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Gwynedd El Sch is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Gwynedd El Sch?
17.7% of students at Lower Gwynedd El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Gwynedd El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lower Gwynedd El Sch is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Ambler, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Gwynedd El Sch?
Lower Gwynedd 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 Lower Gwynedd El Sch rank among public schools in Ambler?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Gwynedd El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ambler, 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 Wissahickon Sd?
Besides Lower Gwynedd El Sch, Wissahickon Sd also operates Wissahickon Shs (1,480 students), Wissahickon Ms (1,208 students), and Shady Grove El Sch (698 students). See the Wissahickon Sd district page for the complete list.