- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abington, PA
Overlook Sch
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420204003232
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Abington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlook Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Abington, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204003232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Overlook Sch held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420204003232 · Abington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 11.8:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Overlook Sch held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Overlook Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- Abington Ms
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- Mckinley Sch 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- Rydal El Sch 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- This school 425
Overlook Sch
425 students
What this shows Overlook Sch reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overlook Sch compares
Overlook 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,939
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Overlook Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overlook Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abington Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rydal El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Abington
1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overlook Sch
How many students attend Overlook Sch?
Overlook Sch has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% 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 Overlook Sch?
35.2% of students at Overlook Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Sch?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Sch is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Abington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Sch?
Overlook Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Overlook Sch rank among public schools in Abington?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Abington, 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 Abington Sd?
Besides Overlook Sch, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Abington Ms (2,044 students), and Copper Beech Sch (860 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.