Enrollment
1,627
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hatboro, PA
Upper Moreland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Upper Moreland El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422451007701
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Moreland El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hatboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Moreland El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Moreland El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hatboro, PA.
School address
District: Upper Moreland Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422451007701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Upper Moreland El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Upper Moreland El Sch
Upper Moreland El Sch is a large elementary school in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hatboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crooked Billet El Sch (468 students): Upper Moreland El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 13:1).
Upper Moreland Township Sd also operates Upper Moreland Hs (1,077 students) and Upper Moreland Ms (830 students) alongside Upper Moreland El Sch.
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 Moreland El Sch compares
Upper Moreland El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,627 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,627
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Upper Moreland El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Upper Moreland Township Sd, which includes Upper Moreland El Sch.
$17,244
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
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 Moreland El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Moreland Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upper Moreland Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Moreland El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Hatboro
2 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 (~1,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Moreland El Sch
How many students attend Upper Moreland El Sch?
Upper Moreland El Sch has 1,627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hatboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Moreland El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Moreland El Sch?
36.2% of students at Upper Moreland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Moreland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Upper Moreland El Sch is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Hatboro, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Moreland El Sch?
Upper Moreland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Moreland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hatboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Moreland El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hatboro, 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 Hatboro on the city page.
Is Upper Moreland El Sch a good school?
Upper Moreland El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Moreland Township Sd?
Besides Upper Moreland El Sch, Upper Moreland Township Sd also operates Upper Moreland Hs (1,077 students) and Upper Moreland Ms (830 students). See the Upper Moreland Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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