- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perkasie, PA
Seylar El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Seylar El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421875001052
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seylar El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Perkasie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seylar El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seylar El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Perkasie, PA.
School address
District: Pennridge Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421875001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Seylar El Sch held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421875001052 · Perkasie, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.1:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennridge Hs (2,125 students)
Seylar El Sch held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Seylar El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennridge Hs
Pennridge Hs
2,125 students
- Pennridge Nort 510
Pennridge North Ms
510 students
- Pennridge Cent 456
Pennridge Central Ms
456 students
- Bedminster El 399
Bedminster El Sch
399 students
- Patricia a Gut 399
Patricia a Guth El Sch
399 students
- This school 382
Seylar El Sch
382 students
What this shows Seylar El Sch reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seylar El Sch compares
Seylar 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 65% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$19,648
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 382 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 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Seylar El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennridge Sd reports $19,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seylar El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennridge Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennridge North Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennridge Central Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedminster El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patricia a Guth El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seylar El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Perkasie
3 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seylar El Sch
How many students attend Seylar El Sch?
Seylar El Sch has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perkasie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seylar El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Seylar El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seylar El Sch?
20.3% of students at Seylar El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seylar El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Seylar El Sch is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Perkasie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seylar El Sch?
Seylar El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Seylar El Sch rank among elementary schools in Perkasie?
By Resource Investment Index, Seylar El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Perkasie, 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 Perkasie on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennridge Sd?
Besides Seylar El Sch, Pennridge Sd also operates Pennridge Hs (2,125 students), Pennridge North Ms (510 students), and Pennridge Central Ms (456 students). See the Pennridge Sd district page for the complete list.