- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quakertown, PA
Richland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richland El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421989001121
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Quakertown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El Sch ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Quakertown, PA.
School address
District: Quakertown Community Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421989001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Richland El Sch held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421989001121 · Quakertown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.1:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students)
Richland El Sch held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Richland 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 327
Richland El Sch
327 students
What this shows Richland El Sch reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland El Sch compares
Richland 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Richland El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quakertown Community Sd reports $19,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pfaff El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neidig El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trumbauersville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland 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
Quakertown El Sch
Standard public school
265 students 12.6:1 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland El Sch
How many students attend Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quakertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland El Sch is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Richland El Sch?
33.6% of students at Richland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richland El Sch is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Quakertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland El Sch?
Richland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Richland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Quakertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland El Sch ranks #3 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 Richland 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.