- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntingdon Valley, PA
Lower Moreland Hs
Federal NCES profile for Lower Moreland Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421419004960
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Moreland Hs earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Huntingdon Valley · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Moreland Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Moreland Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
School address
District: Lower Moreland Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421419004960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lower Moreland Hs held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421419004960 · Huntingdon Valley, PA High · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 13.7:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray Avenue Sch (652 students)
Lower Moreland Hs held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lower Moreland Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lower Moreland Hs
879 students
- Murray Avenue
Murray Avenue Sch
652 students
- Pine Road El S
Pine Road El Sch
628 students
What this shows Lower Moreland Hs reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Moreland Hs compares
Lower Moreland Hs 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% 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
$19,491
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Asian 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Lower Moreland Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lower Moreland Township Sd reports $19,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lower Moreland Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Avenue Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Road El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lower Moreland Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Moreland Hs
How many students attend Lower Moreland Hs?
Lower Moreland Hs has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntingdon Valley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Moreland Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Moreland Hs is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lower Moreland Hs?
17.4% of students at Lower Moreland Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Moreland Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lower Moreland Hs is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Moreland Hs?
Lower Moreland Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Moreland Hs rank among public schools in Huntingdon Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Moreland Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, 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 Lower Moreland Township Sd?
Besides Lower Moreland Hs, Lower Moreland Township Sd also operates Murray Avenue Sch (652 students) and Pine Road El Sch (628 students). See the Lower Moreland Township Sd district page for the complete list.