- Enrollment
- 4,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenolden, PA
Walter M Senkow El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Walter M Senkow El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422432000893
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter M Senkow El Sch earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Glenolden · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter M Senkow El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Senkow El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, PA.
School address
District: Upper Darby Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422432000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
275 on latest CCD 422432000893 · Glenolden, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Walter M Senkow El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Darby Sh
Upper Darby Shs
4,187 students
- Beverly Hills 1,475
Beverly Hills Ms
1,475 students
- Drexel Hill Ms 1,244
Drexel Hill Ms
1,244 students
- Highland Park 737
Highland Park El Sch
737 students
- Bywood El Sch 683
Bywood El Sch
683 students
- This school 275
Walter M Senkow El Sch
275 students
What this shows Walter M Senkow El Sch reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter M Senkow El Sch compares
Walter M Senkow El Sch vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$15,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Upper Darby Sd reports $15,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter M Senkow El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beverly Hills Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drexel Hill Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bywood El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter M Senkow El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,475
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenolden
3 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter M Senkow El Sch
How many students attend Walter M Senkow El Sch?
Walter M Senkow El Sch has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenolden, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M Senkow El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter M Senkow El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter M Senkow El Sch?
100.0% of students at Walter M Senkow El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter M Senkow El Sch?
Walter M Senkow El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Walter M Senkow El Sch rank among elementary schools in Glenolden?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Senkow El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Glenolden, 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 Upper Darby Sd?
Besides Walter M Senkow El Sch, Upper Darby Sd also operates Upper Darby Shs (4,187 students), Beverly Hills Ms (1,475 students), and Drexel Hill Ms (1,244 students). See the Upper Darby Sd district page for the complete list.