- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yeadon, PA
W B Evans Magnet Sch
Federal NCES profile for W B Evans Magnet Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639001974
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W B Evans Magnet Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Yeadon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W B Evans Magnet Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W B Evans Magnet Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, PA.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639001974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
W B Evans Magnet Sch shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 422639001974 · Yeadon, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
W B Evans Magnet Sch shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
W B Evans Magnet Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Wood Hs
Penn Wood Hs
1,148 students
- Penn Wood Ms
Penn Wood Ms
667 students
- Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore Avenue Sch
535 students
- Penn Wood 9th 379
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy
379 students
- This school 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- Park Lane El S 304
Park Lane El Sch
304 students
What this shows W B Evans Magnet Sch reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How W B Evans Magnet Sch compares
W B Evans Magnet 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,485
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, W B Evans Magnet Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W B Evans Magnet Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Lane El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W B Evans Magnet Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 75.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Yeadon
1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about W B Evans Magnet Sch
How many students attend W B Evans Magnet Sch?
W B Evans Magnet Sch has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yeadon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W B Evans Magnet Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at W B Evans Magnet Sch is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 W B Evans Magnet Sch?
100.0% of students at W B Evans Magnet Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W B Evans Magnet Sch?
The largest demographic group at W B Evans Magnet Sch is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Yeadon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W B Evans Magnet Sch?
W B Evans Magnet Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 W B Evans Magnet Sch rank among public schools in Yeadon?
By Resource Investment Index, W B Evans Magnet Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Yeadon, 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 William Penn Sd?
Besides W B Evans Magnet Sch, William Penn Sd also operates Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students), Penn Wood Ms (667 students), and Ardmore Avenue Sch (535 students). See the William Penn Sd district page for the complete list.