- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Middlesex, PA
Luther W Low El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Luther W Low El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422565006803
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther W Low El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Middlesex · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther W Low El Sch has class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther W Low El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, PA.
School address
District: West Middlesex Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422565006803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Luther W Low El Sch held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422565006803 · West Middlesex, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 10.1:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Middlesex Area Jshs (332 students)
Luther W Low El Sch held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Luther W Low El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Middlesex
West Middlesex Area Jshs
332 students
- This school
Luther W Low El Sch
191 students
- Oakview El Sch
Oakview El Sch
171 students
What this shows Luther W Low El Sch reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther W Low El Sch compares
Luther W Low 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,139
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Luther W Low El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Middlesex Area Sd reports $21,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther W Low El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex Area Jshs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther W Low El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in West Middlesex
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther W Low El Sch
How many students attend Luther W Low El Sch?
Luther W Low El Sch has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Middlesex, PA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther W Low El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther W Low El Sch is 10.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Luther W Low El Sch?
46.3% of students at Luther W Low El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther W Low El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Luther W Low El Sch is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in West Middlesex, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther W Low El Sch?
Luther W Low El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Luther W Low El Sch rank among public schools in West Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther W Low El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Middlesex, 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 West Middlesex Area Sd?
Besides Luther W Low El Sch, West Middlesex Area Sd also operates West Middlesex Area Jshs (332 students) and Oakview El Sch (171 students). See the West Middlesex Area Sd district page for the complete list.