- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Wales, PA
North Wales El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Wales 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 421728003325
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Wales El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Wales · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Wales El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Wales El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Wales, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
North Wales El Sch held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 421728003325 · North Wales, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 14.2:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
North Wales El Sch held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Wales El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- Pennfield Ms 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- This school 484
North Wales El Sch
484 students
What this shows North Wales El Sch reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Wales El Sch compares
North Wales 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 | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,806
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 6.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, North Wales El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Wales El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Wales El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in North Wales
2 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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Wales El Sch
How many students attend North Wales El Sch?
North Wales El Sch has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Wales, PA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Wales El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Wales 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 North Wales El Sch?
24.0% of students at North Wales El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Wales El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Wales El Sch is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in North Wales, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Wales El Sch?
North Wales 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 North Wales El Sch rank among elementary schools in North Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, North Wales El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Wales, 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides North Wales El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.