- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harleysville, PA
Salford Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Salford Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187007497
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salford Hills El Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Harleysville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salford Hills El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salford Hills El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187007497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Salford Hills El Sch held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422187007497 · Harleysville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 13.2:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
Salford Hills El Sch held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Salford Hills El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Souderton Area
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- Vernfield El S 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- This school 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- Franconia El S 426
Franconia El Sch
426 students
What this shows Salford Hills El Sch reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salford Hills El Sch compares
Salford Hills 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 73% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,580
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Salford Hills El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salford Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franconia El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salford Hills El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Harleysville
2 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salford Hills El Sch
How many students attend Salford Hills El Sch?
Salford Hills El Sch has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harleysville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salford Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Salford Hills El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Salford Hills El Sch?
15.4% of students at Salford Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salford Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Salford Hills El Sch is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Harleysville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salford Hills El Sch?
Salford Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Salford Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harleysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Salford Hills El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harleysville, 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 Souderton Area Sd?
Besides Salford Hills El Sch, Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students), Indian Valley Ms (731 students), and Indian Crest Ms (607 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.