- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quakertown, PA
Neidig El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Neidig El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421989001122
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neidig El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Neidig El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neidig El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Neidig El Sch held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 421989001122 · Quakertown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.2:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
Neidig El Sch held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Neidig El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quakertown Com
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- Strayer Ms
Strayer Ms
737 students
- Pfaff El Sch 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- This school 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- 6th Grade Cent 331
6th Grade Center
331 students
What this shows Neidig El Sch reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neidig El Sch compares
Neidig 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,683
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Neidig El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neidig El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayer Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neidig El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Quakertown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pfaff El Sch
Standard public school
482 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Trumbauersville El Sch
Standard public school
376 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Richland El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Quakertown El Sch
Standard public school
265 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Springfield El Sch
Standard public school
219 students 12.9:1 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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Neidig El Sch
How many students attend Neidig El Sch?
Neidig El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neidig El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Neidig El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neidig El Sch?
44.6% of students at Neidig El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neidig El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Neidig El Sch is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neidig El Sch?
Neidig El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Neidig El Sch rank among elementary schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Neidig El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides Neidig El Sch, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students), Strayer Ms (737 students), and Pfaff El Sch (482 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.