- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
Federal NCES profile for Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899000899
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #30 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson ranks #30 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 421899000899 · Philadelphia, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 273
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
273 students
What this shows Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson compares
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson
How many students attend Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson?
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson?
The student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson?
100.0% of students at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson?
The largest demographic group at Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson is African American at 65.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson?
Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson ranks #30 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.