- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421905007622
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Phoenixville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Phoenixville, PA.
School address
District: Phoenixville Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421905007622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 421905007622 · Phoenixville, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 13:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Phoenixville Area Hs (1,194 students)
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Phoenixville A
Phoenixville Area Hs
1,194 students
- Phoenixville A
Phoenixville Area Ms
963 students
- This school
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
613 students
- Manavon El Sch
Manavon El Sch
497 students
- Schuylkill El 418
Schuylkill El Sch
418 students
- Barkley El Sch 281
Barkley El Sch
281 students
What this shows Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr compares
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,110
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenixville Area Sd reports $20,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenixville Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phoenixville Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manavon El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuylkill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barkley El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenixville
3 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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr
How many students attend Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr?
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr has 613 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenixville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr?
29.5% of students at Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Phoenixville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr?
Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr rank among elementary schools in Phoenixville?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Phoenixville, 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 Phoenixville on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenixville Area Sd?
Besides Phoenixville Early Learning Ctr, Phoenixville Area Sd also operates Phoenixville Area Hs (1,194 students), Phoenixville Area Ms (963 students), and Manavon El Sch (497 students). See the Phoenixville Area Sd district page for the complete list.