- Enrollment
- 2,629
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royersford, PA
Royersford El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Royersford El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422256003364
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royersford El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Royersford El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royersford El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Royersford El Sch held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422256003364 · Royersford, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students)
Royersford El Sch held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Royersford El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring-Ford Sh
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
2,629 students
- Spring-Ford In
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
1,307 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 672
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
672 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 666
Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
666 students
- Oaks El Sch 591
Oaks El Sch
591 students
- This school 398
Royersford El Sch
398 students
What this shows Royersford El Sch reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royersford El Sch compares
Royersford 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,272
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Royersford El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring-Ford Area Sd reports $20,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royersford El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royersford El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Royersford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Standard public school
1,307 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Upper Providence El Sch
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Brooke El Sch
Standard public school
379 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Limerick El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.2:1 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royersford El Sch
How many students attend Royersford El Sch?
Royersford El Sch has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royersford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royersford El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Royersford El Sch is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Royersford El Sch?
39.4% of students at Royersford El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royersford El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Royersford El Sch is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royersford El Sch?
Royersford El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Royersford El Sch rank among elementary schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Royersford El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, 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 Royersford on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Besides Royersford El Sch, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students), Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 students), and Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students). See the Spring-Ford Area Sd district page for the complete list.