Enrollment
191
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther W Low El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther W Low El Sch
Luther W Low El Sch is a small elementary school in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Luther W Low El Sch is leaner than roughly 91% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.3% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Pennsylvania schools, with 191 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Middlesex's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oakview El Sch (171 students): Luther W Low El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
West Middlesex Area Sd also operates West Middlesex Area Jshs (332 students) and Oakview El Sch (171 students) alongside Luther W Low El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther W Low El Sch compares
Luther W Low El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Middlesex Area Sd, which includes Luther W Low El Sch.
$19,984
Per student
+11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Middlesex on the city page.
Is Luther W Low El Sch a good school?
Luther W Low El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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