Enrollment
379
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
75.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+457% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run heavy: 75.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Pennsylvania schools and 457% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 493 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #493, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students) and Penn Wood Ms (667 students) alongside Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy.
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 Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy compares
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,270
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William Penn Sd, which includes Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy.
$19,270
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. See all public schools in Yeadon on the city page.
Is Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy a good school?
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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