- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Upper Merion Ms held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 104.2 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422448003394 · King of Prussia, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,348 enr · 13:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Merion Hs (1,326 students)
Upper Merion Ms held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 104.2 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Merion Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Upper Merion Ms
1,348 students
- Upper Merion H
Upper Merion Hs
1,326 students
- Gulph El Sch 440
Gulph El Sch
440 students
- Caley El Sch 372
Caley El Sch
372 students
- Candlebrook El 313
Candlebrook El Sch
313 students
- Roberts El Sch 292
Roberts El Sch
292 students
What this shows Upper Merion Ms reports 1,348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Merion Ms compares
Upper Merion Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,363
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Upper Merion Area Sd reports $23,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,282 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.