- Enrollment
- 2,629
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royersford, PA
Upper Providence El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Upper Providence El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422256000716
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Providence El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Royersford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Upper Providence El Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Providence El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, PA.
School address
District: Spring-Ford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422256000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Upper Providence El Sch held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422256000716 · Royersford, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.8:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students)
Upper Providence El Sch held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Upper Providence El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring-Ford Sh
Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr
2,629 students
- Spring-Ford In
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
1,307 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 672
Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr
672 students
- Spring-Ford Ms 666
Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr
666 students
- Oaks El Sch 591
Oaks El Sch
591 students
- This school 435
Upper Providence El Sch
435 students
What this shows Upper Providence El Sch reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Providence El Sch compares
Upper Providence El Sch 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Asian 24.6%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Upper Providence El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring-Ford Area Sd reports $20,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Providence El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring-Ford Ms 7th Grade Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oaks El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Providence El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Royersford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th
Standard public school
1,307 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Royersford El Sch
Standard public school
398 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Brooke El Sch
Standard public school
379 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Limerick El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.2:1 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Providence El Sch
How many students attend Upper Providence El Sch?
Upper Providence El Sch has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royersford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Providence El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Providence El Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Providence El Sch?
8.3% of students at Upper Providence El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Providence El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Upper Providence El Sch is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Royersford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Providence El Sch?
Upper Providence El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Providence El Sch rank among elementary schools in Royersford?
By Resource Investment Index, Upper Providence El Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Royersford, 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 Royersford on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring-Ford Area Sd?
Besides Upper Providence El Sch, Spring-Ford Area Sd also operates Spring-Ford Shs 9-12 Ctr (2,629 students), Spring-Ford Intrmd Sch 5th/6th (1,307 students), and Spring-Ford Ms 8th Grade Ctr (672 students). See the Spring-Ford Area Sd district page for the complete list.