Enrollment
420
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Ridge El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Ridge El Sch
Oak Ridge El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, enrolling 420 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Harleysville's elementary schools, it stands alongside General Nash El Sch (465 students): Oak Ridge El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students) and Indian Valley Ms (731 students) alongside Oak Ridge El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Ridge El Sch compares
Oak Ridge El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Souderton Area Sd, which includes Oak Ridge El Sch.
$18,197
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.0%
State 22.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Harleysville on the city page.
Is Oak Ridge El Sch a good school?
Oak Ridge El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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