Enrollment
327
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland El Sch
Richland El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Quakertown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pfaff El Sch (482 students): Richland El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Quakertown Community Sd also operates Quakertown Community Hs (1,570 students) and Strayer Ms (737 students) alongside Richland El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richland El Sch compares
Richland El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quakertown Community Sd, which includes Richland El Sch.
$18,508
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.1%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richland El Sch a good school?
Richland El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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