- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Darby, PA
Walnut Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422639006806
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Street El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Darby · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Street El Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Street El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Darby, PA.
School address
District: William Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422639006806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Walnut Street El Sch shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 422639006806 · Darby, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 9.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Wood Hs (1,148 students)
Walnut Street El Sch shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Walnut Street El 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
- W B Evans Magn 304
W B Evans Magnet Sch
304 students
- This school 255
Walnut Street El Sch
255 students
What this shows Walnut Street El Sch reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Street El Sch compares
Walnut Street 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Two or More 8.2%
White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Walnut Street El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for William Penn Sd reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Wood Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Avenue Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Evans Magnet Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Street El 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
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Darby
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Street El Sch
How many students attend Walnut Street El Sch?
Walnut Street El Sch has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Darby, PA. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street El Sch is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 40% 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 Walnut Street El Sch?
100.0% of students at Walnut Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Street El Sch is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in Darby, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Street El Sch?
Walnut Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Walnut Street El Sch rank among public schools in Darby?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Street El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Darby, 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 Walnut Street El 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.