- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
Mayfair Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mayfair Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421899003769
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mayfair Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #33 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mayfair Sch has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair Sch ranks #33 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mayfair Sch held near 1,688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.4 → 94.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421899003769 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,763 enr · 21:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Mayfair Sch held near 1,688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.4 → 94.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mayfair Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- This school
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- Washington Geo
Washington George Hs
1,755 students
What this shows Mayfair Sch reports 1,763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mayfair Sch compares
Mayfair 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,763 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,763
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Asian 25.0%
White 21.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Mayfair Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mayfair Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington George Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mayfair Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Decatur Stephen Sch
Standard public school
1,028 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mayfair Sch
How many students attend Mayfair Sch?
Mayfair Sch has 1,763 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,682 (2022-23) → 1,688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfair Sch is 21:1, which is 54% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mayfair Sch?
100.0% of students at Mayfair Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mayfair Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mayfair Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mayfair Sch?
Mayfair Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mayfair Sch rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mayfair Sch ranks #33 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Mayfair Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.