- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, PA
Valley Forge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Valley Forge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422364001438
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Forge El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Forge El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, PA.
School address
District: Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422364001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Valley Forge El Sch held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 422364001438 · Wayne, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 15.3:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Conestoga Shs (2,264 students)
Valley Forge El Sch held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Valley Forge El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conestoga Shs
Conestoga Shs
2,264 students
- Valley Forge M
Valley Forge Ms
1,186 students
- Tredyffrin-Eas
Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms
1,056 students
- This school 552
Valley Forge El Sch
552 students
- New Eagle El S 472
New Eagle El Sch
472 students
- Beaumont El Sc 459
Beaumont El Sch
459 students
What this shows Valley Forge El Sch reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Forge El Sch compares
Valley Forge 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
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
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,469
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 368 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
White 49.1%
Asian 35.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Valley Forge El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd reports $20,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Forge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Eagle El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Forge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Wayne
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley Forge Ms
Standard public school
1,186 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne El Sch
Standard public school
525 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
New Eagle El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Roberts El Sch
Standard public school
292 students 12.7:1 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Forge El Sch
How many students attend Valley Forge El Sch?
Valley Forge El Sch has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge El Sch?
3.1% of students at Valley Forge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Forge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Valley Forge El Sch is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Wayne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Forge El Sch?
Valley Forge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Valley Forge El Sch rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd?
Besides Valley Forge El Sch, Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Conestoga Shs (2,264 students), Valley Forge Ms (1,186 students), and Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students). See the Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd district page for the complete list.