Enrollment
566
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
Walton Farm El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Walton Farm 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 421728000134
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Farm 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.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton Farm El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Farm El Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton Farm El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton Farm El Sch
Walton Farm El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 684 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #229.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lansdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Knapp El Sch (633 students): Walton Farm El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students) and Penndale Ms (1,171 students) alongside Walton Farm El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walton Farm El Sch compares
Walton Farm El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 44% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
Asian 21.2%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Walton Farm El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Penn Sd, which includes Walton Farm El Sch.
$19,299
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.6%
State 18.8%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walton Farm El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Farm El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Knapp El Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Park El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Bridle Path El Sch
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Worcester El Sch
Standard public school
441 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Inglewood El Sch
Standard public school
408 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walton Farm El Sch
How many students attend Walton Farm El Sch?
Walton Farm El Sch has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Farm El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Farm El Sch is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton Farm El Sch?
32.8% of students at Walton Farm El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Farm El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Walton Farm El Sch is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Farm El Sch?
Walton Farm El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walton Farm El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Farm El Sch ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lansdale on the city page.
Is Walton Farm El Sch a good school?
Walton Farm 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Penn Sd?
Besides Walton Farm El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.
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