- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Roberts El Sch held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 422448003391 · Wayne, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.7:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Merion Ms (1,348 students)
Roberts El Sch held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Roberts El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Merion M
Upper Merion Ms
1,348 students
- Upper Merion H
Upper Merion Hs
1,326 students
- Gulph El Sch 440
Gulph El Sch
440 students
- Caley El Sch 372
Caley El Sch
372 students
- Candlebrook El 313
Candlebrook El Sch
313 students
- This school 292
Roberts El Sch
292 students
What this shows Roberts El Sch reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberts El Sch compares
Roberts 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$23,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Upper Merion Area Sd reports $23,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,326
- 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
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 (~292 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.