- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, PA
Waverly Sch
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420201002402
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 307
- students enrolled
Waverly Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Abington Heights Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420201002402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Waverly Sch held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 420201002402 · Waverly, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 19.2:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students)
Waverly Sch held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Waverly Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Hs
1,115 students
- Abington Heigh
Abington Heights Ms
1,073 students
- Clarks Summit 399
Clarks Summit El Sch
399 students
- This school 307
Waverly Sch
307 students
- South Abington 301
South Abington Sch
301 students
- Newton-Ransom 196
Newton-Ransom Sch
196 students
What this shows Waverly Sch reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Sch compares
Waverly Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 95% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,730
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Waverly Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Heights Sd reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Heights Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abington Heights Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarks Summit El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Abington Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton-Ransom Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly Sch
How many students attend Waverly Sch?
Waverly Sch has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, PA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Sch is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Sch?
2.9% of students at Waverly Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Sch?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Sch is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Waverly, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Sch?
Waverly Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Abington Heights Sd?
Besides Waverly Sch, Abington Heights Sd also operates Abington Heights Hs (1,115 students), Abington Heights Ms (1,073 students), and Clarks Summit El Sch (399 students). See the Abington Heights Sd district page for the complete list.