- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Telford, PA
Vernfield El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Vernfield El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187000697
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernfield El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 517
- students enrolled
Vernfield El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Vernfield El Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422187000697 · Telford, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 14:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
Vernfield El Sch held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Vernfield El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Souderton Area
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- This school 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- Salford Hills 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- Franconia El S 426
Franconia El Sch
426 students
What this shows Vernfield El Sch reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernfield El Sch compares
Vernfield 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 68% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,580
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Vernfield El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernfield El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franconia El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernfield El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernfield El Sch
How many students attend Vernfield El Sch?
Vernfield El Sch has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Telford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernfield El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernfield El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernfield El Sch?
18.4% of students at Vernfield El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernfield El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Vernfield El Sch is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Telford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernfield El Sch?
Vernfield El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Souderton Area Sd?
Besides Vernfield El Sch, Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students), Indian Valley Ms (731 students), and Indian Crest Ms (607 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.