Enrollment
292
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, PA
Roberts El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Roberts El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422448003391
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, PA.
School address
District: Upper Merion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422448003391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roberts El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roberts El Sch
Roberts El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Wayne, Pennsylvania, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 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 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Two or More (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Upper Merion Area Sd spends $22,441 per pupil, 25% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Wayne's elementary schools, it stands alongside Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students): Roberts El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students) and Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students) alongside Roberts 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 Roberts El Sch compares
Roberts 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 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: 1.7 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 50.7%
Two or More 15.1%
Asian 14.7%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Roberts 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 Upper Merion Area Sd, which includes Roberts El Sch.
$22,441
Per student
+25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Roberts El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Merion Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulph El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candlebrook El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Wayne
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley Forge Ms
Standard public school
1,186 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge El Sch
Standard public school
552 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Wayne El Sch
Standard public school
525 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
New Eagle El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roberts El Sch
How many students attend Roberts El Sch?
Roberts El Sch has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts El Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Roberts El Sch?
30.4% of students at Roberts El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Roberts El Sch is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Wayne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts El Sch?
Roberts El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Roberts El Sch rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts El Sch ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne on the city page.
Is Roberts El Sch a good school?
Roberts El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Upper Merion Area Sd?
Besides Roberts El Sch, Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students), Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students), and Gulph El Sch (440 students). See the Upper Merion Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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