Enrollment
1,348
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King of Prussia, PA
Upper Merion Ms
Federal NCES profile for Upper Merion Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422448003394
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Merion Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in King of Prussia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Merion Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Merion Ms ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, PA.
School address
District: Upper Merion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422448003394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Merion Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Merion Ms
Upper Merion Ms is a large elementary school in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,348 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,348 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Upper Merion Area Sd spends $22,441 per pupil, 25% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among King of Prussia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gulph El Sch (440 students): Upper Merion Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 10.5:1).
Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students) and Gulph El Sch (440 students) alongside Upper Merion Ms.
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 Merion Ms compares
Upper Merion Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,348
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,441
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 42.5%
Asian 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Upper Merion Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Merion Area Sd, which includes Upper Merion Ms.
$22,441
Per student
+25%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.4%
State 13.8%
Federal 4.7%
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 Merion Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Merion Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulph El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caley El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Candlebrook El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roberts El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Merion Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in King of Prussia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Merion Ms
How many students attend Upper Merion Ms?
Upper Merion Ms has 1,348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King of Prussia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Merion Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Merion Ms is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Upper Merion Ms?
44.6% of students at Upper Merion Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Merion Ms?
The largest demographic group at Upper Merion Ms is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in King of Prussia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Merion Ms?
Upper Merion Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Merion Ms rank among elementary schools in King of Prussia?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Merion Ms ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in King of Prussia, 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 King of Prussia on the city page.
Is Upper Merion Ms a good school?
Upper Merion Ms earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Merion Area Sd?
Besides Upper Merion Ms, Upper Merion Area Sd also operates Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students), Gulph El Sch (440 students), and Caley El Sch (372 students). See the Upper Merion Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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