- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aston, PA
Pennell El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Pennell El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421858005223
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennell El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Aston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennell El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennell El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, PA.
School address
District: Penn-Delco Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421858005223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pennell El Sch held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 421858005223 · Aston, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 14.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Valley Hs (1,042 students)
Pennell El Sch held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pennell El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sun Valley Hs
Sun Valley Hs
1,042 students
- Northley Ms
Northley Ms
748 students
- This school 415
Pennell El Sch
415 students
- Aston El Sch 405
Aston El Sch
405 students
- Coebourn El Sc 319
Coebourn El Sch
319 students
- Parkside El Sc 252
Parkside El Sch
252 students
What this shows Pennell El Sch reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennell El Sch compares
Pennell El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Pennell El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Delco Sd reports $17,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennell El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aston El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coebourn El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennell El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Aston
2 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennell El Sch
How many students attend Pennell El Sch?
Pennell El Sch has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aston, PA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennell El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennell El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pennell El Sch?
30.4% of students at Pennell El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennell El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Pennell El Sch is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Aston, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennell El Sch?
Pennell El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Pennell El Sch rank among elementary schools in Aston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennell El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Aston, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aston on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Delco Sd?
Besides Pennell El Sch, Penn-Delco Sd also operates Sun Valley Hs (1,042 students), Northley Ms (748 students), and Aston El Sch (405 students). See the Penn-Delco Sd district page for the complete list.