- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yeadon, PA
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422639010027
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Yeadon · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, PA.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639010027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 422639010027 · Yeadon, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 75.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Wood Hs
Penn Wood Hs
1,148 students
- Penn Wood Ms
Penn Wood Ms
667 students
- Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore Avenue Sch
535 students
- This school 379
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
379 students
- W B Evans Magn 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- Park Lane El S 304
Park Lane El Sch
304 students
What this shows Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy compares
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is a growing 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 | 75.8:1 | ▲ 457% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
75.8:1
students per teacher
- 457% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,485
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.
Student demographics
African American 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
White 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
How many students attend Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy has 379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yeadon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is 75.8:1, which is 457% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 383% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
100.0% of students at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is African American at 83.6% of enrollment, in Yeadon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy?
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Yeadon?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, 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 William Penn Sd?
Besides Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Ardmore Avenue Sch (535 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.