- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ray S. Musselman Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698007528
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray S. Musselman Learning Center ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698007528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 421698007528 · Norristown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- Marshall Stree 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- This school 274
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
274 students
What this shows Ray S. Musselman Learning Center reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray S. Musselman Learning Center compares
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$18,785
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 30.3%
White 8.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray S. Musselman Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
836 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Ms
Standard public school
781 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stewart Ms
Standard public school
695 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Street El Sch
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ray S. Musselman Learning Center
How many students attend Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Ray S. Musselman Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ray S. Musselman Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray S. Musselman Learning Center?
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ray S. Musselman Learning Center rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray S. Musselman Learning Center ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, 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 Norristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Ray S. Musselman Learning Center, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.