Enrollment
379
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 422639010027
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy — Yeadon, PA
Federal NCES profile for Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
69.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+416% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy reports 379 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 69.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 416% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 338% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding William Penn Sd spends $25,004 per pupil district-wide, above the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.5% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 69.6:1 | ▲ 416% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
69.6:1
students per teacher
— 416% above state mean
Top 100% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$25,004
per pupil, district-wide
— above Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 379 Top 36% in Pennsylvania — larger than 64% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 69.6:1 +416% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 422639010027
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for William Penn Sd, which includes Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy.
$25,004
Per student
+10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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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 69.6:1, which is 416% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 338% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.