Enrollment
767
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Wales, PA
Pennbrook Ms
Federal NCES profile for Pennbrook Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421728003322
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennbrook Ms earns 64/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in North Wales · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennbrook Ms has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennbrook Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Wales, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pennbrook Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pennbrook Ms
Pennbrook Ms is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Wales, Pennsylvania, enrolling 767 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students) and Penndale Ms (1,171 students) alongside Pennbrook Ms.
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 Pennbrook Ms compares
Pennbrook Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11.8:1
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
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,299
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 56.6%
Asian 22.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Pennbrook Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Penn Sd, which includes Pennbrook Ms.
$19,299
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
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 Pennbrook Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knapp El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennbrook Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pennbrook Ms
How many students attend Pennbrook Ms?
Pennbrook Ms has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Wales, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennbrook Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennbrook Ms 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 Pennbrook Ms?
23.2% of students at Pennbrook Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennbrook Ms?
The largest demographic group at Pennbrook Ms is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in North Wales, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennbrook Ms?
Pennbrook Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Pennbrook Ms rank among public schools in North Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennbrook Ms ranks #1 of 4 public schools in North Wales, 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 North Wales on the city page.
Is Pennbrook Ms a good school?
Pennbrook Ms earns 64/100 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. 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides Pennbrook Ms, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.
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