- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quakertown, PA
Quakertown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Quakertown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421989005132
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quakertown El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Quakertown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quakertown El Sch ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989005132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Quakertown El Sch held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421989005132 · Quakertown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 12.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
Quakertown El Sch held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Quakertown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quakertown Com
Quakertown Community Hs
1,570 students
- Strayer Ms
Strayer Ms
737 students
- Pfaff El Sch 482
Pfaff El Sch
482 students
- Neidig El Sch 470
Neidig El Sch
470 students
- Trumbauersvill 376
Trumbauersville El Sch
376 students
- This school 265
Quakertown El Sch
265 students
What this shows Quakertown El Sch reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quakertown El Sch compares
Quakertown 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 6% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$19,683
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Quakertown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quakertown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown Community Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strayer Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quakertown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Quakertown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pfaff El Sch
Standard public school
482 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Neidig El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Trumbauersville El Sch
Standard public school
376 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Richland El Sch
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Springfield El Sch
Standard public school
219 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quakertown El Sch
How many students attend Quakertown El Sch?
Quakertown El Sch has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quakertown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Quakertown El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Quakertown El Sch?
61.5% of students at Quakertown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quakertown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Quakertown El Sch is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quakertown El Sch?
Quakertown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Quakertown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Quakertown El Sch ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, 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 Quakertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Quakertown Community Sd?
Besides Quakertown El Sch, Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students), Strayer Ms (737 students), and Pfaff El Sch (482 students). See the Quakertown Community Sd district page for the complete list.