- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harleysville, PA
Oak Ridge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187009965
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Harleysville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187009965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Oak Ridge El Sch shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 422187009965 · Harleysville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.7:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
Oak Ridge El Sch shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Souderton Area
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- Vernfield El S 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- Salford Hills 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- This school 420
Oak Ridge El Sch
420 students
What this shows Oak Ridge El Sch reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge El Sch compares
Oak Ridge El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,580
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
African American 9.3%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Oak Ridge El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Ridge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Harleysville
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge El Sch
How many students attend Oak Ridge El Sch?
Oak Ridge El Sch has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harleysville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge El Sch?
16.6% of students at Oak Ridge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge El Sch is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Harleysville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge El Sch?
Oak Ridge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Oak Ridge El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harleysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, 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 Souderton Area Sd?
Besides Oak Ridge El Sch, Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students), Indian Valley Ms (731 students), and Indian Crest Ms (607 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.