- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Essington, PA
Tinicum Sch
Federal NCES profile for Tinicum Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421217004847
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tinicum Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 325
- students enrolled
Tinicum Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Interboro Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421217004847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Tinicum Sch held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421217004847 · Essington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 11.2:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Interboro Shs (1,079 students)
Tinicum Sch held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tinicum Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interboro Shs
Interboro Shs
1,079 students
- Glenolden Sch
Glenolden Sch
614 students
- Norwood Sch
Norwood Sch
557 students
- Prospect Park
Prospect Park Sch
546 students
- This school 325
Tinicum Sch
325 students
- Kindergarten A 245
Kindergarten Academy
245 students
What this shows Tinicum Sch reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tinicum Sch compares
Tinicum 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$19,915
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Tinicum Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Interboro Sd reports $19,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tinicum Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interboro Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenolden Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Park Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tinicum Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tinicum Sch
How many students attend Tinicum Sch?
Tinicum Sch has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Essington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tinicum Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tinicum Sch is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% 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 Tinicum Sch?
68.7% of students at Tinicum Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tinicum Sch?
The largest demographic group at Tinicum Sch is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Essington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tinicum Sch?
Tinicum Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Interboro Sd?
Besides Tinicum Sch, Interboro Sd also operates Interboro Shs (1,079 students), Glenolden Sch (614 students), and Norwood Sch (557 students). See the Interboro Sd district page for the complete list.