- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warminster, PA
Mcdonald El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420519005007
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Warminster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Warminster, PA.
School address
District: Centennial Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420519005007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mcdonald El Sch held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 420519005007 · Warminster, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 14.9:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William Tennent Hs (1,710 students)
Mcdonald El Sch held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Tennen
William Tennent Hs
1,710 students
- This school
Mcdonald El Sch
837 students
- Davis El Sch
Davis El Sch
785 students
- Willow Dale El
Willow Dale El Sch
728 students
- Log College Ms 603
Log College Ms
603 students
- Klinger Ms 599
Klinger Ms
599 students
What this shows Mcdonald El Sch reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald El Sch compares
Mcdonald 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,642
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Mcdonald El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Centennial Sd reports $20,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Tennent Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Dale El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Log College Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klinger Ms | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Warminster
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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald El Sch
How many students attend Mcdonald El Sch?
Mcdonald El Sch has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warminster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonald El Sch?
47.7% of students at Mcdonald El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald El Sch is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Warminster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald El Sch?
Mcdonald El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mcdonald El Sch rank among public schools in Warminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Warminster, 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 Centennial Sd?
Besides Mcdonald El Sch, Centennial Sd also operates William Tennent Hs (1,710 students), Davis El Sch (785 students), and Willow Dale El Sch (728 students). See the Centennial Sd district page for the complete list.