- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, PA
Wayne El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wayne 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 421992006512
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne El Sch has class sizes smaller than 80% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, PA.
School address
District: Radnor Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421992006512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wayne El Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 421992006512 · Wayne, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 11.4:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Radnor Shs (1,146 students)
Wayne El Sch held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wayne El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Radnor Shs
Radnor Shs
1,146 students
- Radnor Ms
Radnor Ms
808 students
- Radnor El Sch
Radnor El Sch
554 students
- Ithan El Sch
Ithan El Sch
538 students
- This school
Wayne El Sch
525 students
What this shows Wayne El Sch reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne El Sch compares
Wayne El 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Wayne El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Radnor Township Sd reports $26,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radnor Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Radnor El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ithan El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Wayne
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Valley Forge Ms
Standard public school
1,186 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge El Sch
Standard public school
552 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
New Eagle El Sch
Standard public school
472 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Roberts El Sch
Standard public school
292 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne El Sch
How many students attend Wayne El Sch?
Wayne El Sch has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, PA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne El Sch is 11.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Wayne El Sch?
14.6% of students at Wayne El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wayne El Sch is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Wayne, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne El Sch?
Wayne El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Wayne El Sch rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne El Sch ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Radnor Township Sd?
Besides Wayne El Sch, Radnor Township Sd also operates Radnor Shs (1,146 students), Radnor Ms (808 students), and Radnor El Sch (554 students). See the Radnor Township Sd district page for the complete list.