- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 422432000317 · Drexel Hill, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 18.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr grew from 545 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- This school 468
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr
468 students
What this shows Upper Darby Kdg Ctr reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Darby Kdg Ctr compares
Upper Darby Kdg Ctr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,392
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
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.
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
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~468 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), up 60.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.