Enrollment
468
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422432000317
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Drexel Hill · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Darby Kdg Ctr ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Darby Kdg Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 38% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #525, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 468 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Drexel Hill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest El Sch (551 students): Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 10:1).
Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students) and Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students) alongside Upper Darby Kdg Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Upper Darby Kdg Ctr compares
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$14,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Asian 21.8%
Two or More 11.5%
White 4.9%
Largest group: African American at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Darby Sd, which includes Upper Darby Kdg Ctr.
$14,728
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 37.4%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Upper Darby Kdg Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Darby Kdg Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Drexel Hill
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest El Sch
Standard public school
551 students 10:1 students per teacher
Garrettford El Sch
Standard public school
529 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Kelly El Sch
Standard public school
270 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Aronimink El Sch
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
How many students attend Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Drexel Hill, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is 18.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?
100.0% of students at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Upper Darby Kdg Ctr is African American at 36.1% of enrollment, in Drexel Hill, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Darby Kdg Ctr?
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Upper Darby Kdg Ctr rank among elementary schools in Drexel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Darby Kdg Ctr ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill on the city page.
Is Upper Darby Kdg Ctr a good school?
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Upper Darby Kdg Ctr, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.
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