- Enrollment
- 2,916
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Levittown, PA
Sandburg Ms
Federal NCES profile for Sandburg Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421641001076
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandburg Ms earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Levittown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandburg Ms has class sizes larger than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Ms ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Levittown, PA.
School address
District: Neshaminy Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421641001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sandburg Ms grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 421641001076 · Levittown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 15.8:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Neshaminy Hs (2,916 students)
Sandburg Ms grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sandburg Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neshaminy Hs
Neshaminy Hs
2,916 students
- Maple Point Ms
Maple Point Ms
1,296 students
- Poquessing Ms 966
Poquessing Ms
966 students
- Tawanka El Sch 835
Tawanka El Sch
835 students
- This school 729
Sandburg Ms
729 students
- Hoover El Sch 661
Hoover El Sch
661 students
What this shows Sandburg Ms reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandburg Ms compares
Sandburg Ms 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,164
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Sandburg Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neshaminy Sd reports $17,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandburg Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Point Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poquessing Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tawanka El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandburg Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Levittown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brookwood El Sch
Standard public school
975 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek El Sch
Standard public school
974 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Buck El Sch
Standard public school
571 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Miller El Sch
Standard public school
486 students 18:1 students per teacher
Manor El Sch
Standard public school
434 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Schweitzer El Sch
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandburg Ms
How many students attend Sandburg Ms?
Sandburg Ms has 729 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Levittown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Ms is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandburg Ms?
34.4% of students at Sandburg Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandburg Ms?
The largest demographic group at Sandburg Ms is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Levittown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandburg Ms?
Sandburg Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sandburg Ms rank among elementary schools in Levittown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Ms ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Levittown, 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 Levittown on the city page.
What other schools are in Neshaminy Sd?
Besides Sandburg Ms, Neshaminy Sd also operates Neshaminy Hs (2,916 students), Maple Point Ms (1,296 students), and Poquessing Ms (966 students). See the Neshaminy Sd district page for the complete list.