- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntingdon Valley, PA
Rydal El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rydal 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 420204003226
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rydal El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Huntingdon Valley · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rydal El Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rydal El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204003226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Rydal El Sch grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 420204003226 · Huntingdon Valley, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Rydal El Sch grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rydal El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- Abington Ms
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- Mckinley Sch 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- This school 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- Highland Sch 452
Highland Sch
452 students
What this shows Rydal El Sch reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rydal El Sch compares
Rydal El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 57% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$18,939
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Rydal El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rydal El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abington Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rydal El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntingdon Valley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rydal El Sch
How many students attend Rydal El Sch?
Rydal El Sch has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntingdon Valley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rydal El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rydal El Sch is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rydal El Sch?
24.8% of students at Rydal El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rydal El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rydal El Sch is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rydal El Sch?
Rydal El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rydal El Sch rank among public schools in Huntingdon Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Rydal El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Abington Sd?
Besides Rydal El Sch, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Abington Ms (2,044 students), and Copper Beech Sch (860 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.