- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kennett Square, PA
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421269007390
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Kennett Square · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, PA.
School address
District: Kennett Consolidated Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421269007390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 421269007390 · Kennett Square, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 14.5:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennett Hs (1,184 students)
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennett Hs
Kennett Hs
1,184 students
- Kennett Ms
Kennett Ms
902 students
- Greenwood El S
Greenwood El Sch
556 students
- New Garden El 473
New Garden El Sch
473 students
- Bancroft El Sc 403
Bancroft El Sch
403 students
- This school 304
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr
304 students
What this shows Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr compares
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 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 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Kennett Consolidated Sd reports $18,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennett Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Garden El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bancroft El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Kennett Square
3 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr
How many students attend Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr?
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kennett Square, PA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr?
41.0% of students at Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Kennett Square, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr?
Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr rank among elementary schools in Kennett Square?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennett Consolidated Sd?
Besides Mary D Lang Kdg Ctr, Kennett Consolidated Sd also operates Kennett Hs (1,184 students), Kennett Ms (902 students), and Greenwood El Sch (556 students). See the Kennett Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.