- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, PA
Valley Forge Ms
Federal NCES profile for Valley Forge Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422364004689
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Forge Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Forge Ms has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge Ms ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, PA.
School address
District: Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422364004689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Valley Forge Ms held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422364004689 · Wayne, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,186 enr · 14.8:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Conestoga Shs (2,264 students)
Valley Forge Ms held near 1,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Valley Forge Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conestoga Shs
Conestoga Shs
2,264 students
- This school
Valley Forge Ms
1,186 students
- Tredyffrin-Eas
Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms
1,056 students
- Valley Forge E 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 Ms reports 1,186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Forge Ms compares
Valley Forge 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 90% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,186
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Asian 32.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Valley Forge Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Eagle El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Forge Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 El Sch
Standard public school
552 students 15.3:1 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 (~1,186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Forge Ms
How many students attend Valley Forge Ms?
Valley Forge Ms has 1,186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,110 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Forge Ms is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Forge Ms?
5.8% of students at Valley Forge Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Forge Ms?
The largest demographic group at Valley Forge Ms is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Wayne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Forge Ms?
Valley Forge Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Forge Ms ranks #2 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 Ms, Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd also operates Conestoga Shs (2,264 students), Tredyffrin-Easttown Ms (1,056 students), and Valley Forge El Sch (552 students). See the Tredyffrin-Easttown Sd district page for the complete list.