- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Pennypacker Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899006539
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Pennypacker Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #27 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Pennypacker Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Pennypacker Sch ranks #27 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899006539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Samuel Pennypacker Sch shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421899006539 · Philadelphia, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Samuel Pennypacker Sch shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Samuel Pennypacker Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 328
Samuel Pennypacker Sch
328 students
What this shows Samuel Pennypacker Sch reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Pennypacker Sch compares
Samuel Pennypacker Sch is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Samuel Pennypacker Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Pennypacker Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Pennypacker Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Nationwide other 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Pennypacker Sch
How many students attend Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
Samuel Pennypacker Sch has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Pennypacker Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
100.0% of students at Samuel Pennypacker Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Pennypacker Sch is African American at 91.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Pennypacker Sch?
Samuel Pennypacker Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Samuel Pennypacker Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Pennypacker Sch ranks #27 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Samuel Pennypacker Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.