- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chinchilla, PA
South Abington Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Abington Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420201006398
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Abington Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
South Abington Sch has class sizes larger than 89% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Abington Heights Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420201006398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Abington Sch grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 420201006398 · Chinchilla, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 16.7:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students)
South Abington Sch grew from 289 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Abington Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Hs
1,115 students
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Ms
1,073 students
- Clarks Summit 399
Clarks Summit El Sch
399 students
- Waverly Sch 307
Waverly Sch
307 students
- This school 301
South Abington Sch
301 students
- Newton-Ransom 196
Newton-Ransom Sch
196 students
What this shows South Abington Sch reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Abington Sch compares
South Abington 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 92% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.4%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, South Abington Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Heights Sd reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Abington Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Heights Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abington Heights Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarks Summit El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waverly Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton-Ransom Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Abington Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Abington Sch
How many students attend South Abington Sch?
South Abington Sch has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chinchilla, PA. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Abington Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Abington Sch is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Abington Sch?
4.8% of students at South Abington Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Abington Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Abington Sch is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Chinchilla, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Abington Sch?
South Abington Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in Abington Heights Sd?
Besides South Abington Sch, Abington Heights Sd also operates Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students), Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students), and Clarks Summit El Sch (399 students). See the Abington Heights Sd district page for the complete list.