- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth Meeting, PA
Plymouth El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421947004711
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth El Sch earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Plymouth Meeting · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 612
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
School address
District: Colonial Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421947004711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Plymouth El Sch held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 421947004711 · Plymouth Meeting, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 24.0% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs (1,637 students)
Plymouth El Sch held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Plymouth El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth-White
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs
1,637 students
- Colonial Ms
Colonial Ms
1,268 students
- Colonial El Sc
Colonial El Sch
857 students
- This school 612
Plymouth El Sch
612 students
- Ridge Park El 525
Ridge Park El Sch
525 students
- Whitemarsh El 511
Whitemarsh El Sch
511 students
What this shows Plymouth El Sch reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth El Sch compares
Plymouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,679
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 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 61.4%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 7.0%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Plymouth El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Sd reports $22,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Colonial Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Colonial El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Park El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Whitemarsh El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth Meeting
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth El Sch
How many students attend Plymouth El Sch?
Plymouth El Sch has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth Meeting, PA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth El Sch?
24.0% of students at Plymouth El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth El Sch is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth El Sch?
Plymouth El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plymouth El Sch rank among public schools in Plymouth Meeting?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Plymouth Meeting, 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 Plymouth Meeting on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Sd?
Besides Plymouth El Sch, Colonial Sd also operates Plymouth-Whitemarsh Shs (1,637 students), Colonial Ms (1,268 students), and Colonial El Sch (857 students). See the Colonial Sd district page for the complete list.