- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breinigsville, PA
Veterans Memorial El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial 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 421851007691
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Breinigsville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Breinigsville, PA.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851007691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Veterans Memorial El Sch shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 421851007691 · Breinigsville, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkland Hs (3,279 students)
Veterans Memorial El Sch shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkland Hs
Parkland Hs
3,279 students
- Springhouse Ms
Springhouse Ms
1,329 students
- Orefield Ms 1,034
Orefield Ms
1,034 students
- Parkway Manor 569
Parkway Manor Sch
569 students
- Kernsville Sch 512
Kernsville Sch
512 students
- This school 451
Veterans Memorial El Sch
451 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial El Sch reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial El Sch compares
Veterans Memorial El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,887
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 17.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Veterans Memorial El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkland Sd reports $18,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springhouse Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orefield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Breinigsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial El Sch
How many students attend Veterans Memorial El Sch?
Veterans Memorial El Sch has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breinigsville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Memorial El Sch?
31.5% of students at Veterans Memorial El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial El Sch is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Breinigsville, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial El Sch?
Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial El Sch rank among elementary schools in Breinigsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Breinigsville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Parkland Sd?
Besides Veterans Memorial El Sch, Parkland Sd also operates Parkland Hs (3,279 students), Springhouse Ms (1,329 students), and Orefield Ms (1,034 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.