- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Media, PA
Media El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Media El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422055006514
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Media El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Media · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Media El Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Media El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Media, PA.
School address
District: Rose Tree Media Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422055006514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Media El Sch held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422055006514 · Media, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.7:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Penncrest Hs (1,255 students)
Media El Sch held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Media El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penncrest Hs
Penncrest Hs
1,255 students
- Springton Lake
Springton Lake Ms
1,012 students
- Glenwood El Sc
Glenwood El Sch
586 students
- This school 488
Media El Sch
488 students
- Indian Lane El 470
Indian Lane El Sch
470 students
- Rose Tree El S 439
Rose Tree El Sch
439 students
What this shows Media El Sch reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Media El Sch compares
Media 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 76% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,328
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 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 78.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Media El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rose Tree Media Sd reports $22,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Media El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penncrest Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springton Lake Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Tree El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Media El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Media
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Media El Sch
How many students attend Media El Sch?
Media El Sch has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Media, PA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Media El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Media El Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Media El Sch?
13.9% of students at Media El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Media El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Media El Sch is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Media, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Media El Sch?
Media El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Media El Sch rank among elementary schools in Media?
By Resource Investment Index, Media El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Media, 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 Media on the city page.
What other schools are in Rose Tree Media Sd?
Besides Media El Sch, Rose Tree Media Sd also operates Penncrest Hs (1,255 students), Springton Lake Ms (1,012 students), and Glenwood El Sch (586 students). See the Rose Tree Media Sd district page for the complete list.