- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Souderton, PA
West Broad Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Broad Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422187004900
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Broad Street El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Souderton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Broad Street El Sch has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Broad Street El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Souderton, PA.
School address
District: Souderton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422187004900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Broad Street El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422187004900 · Souderton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 9.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students)
West Broad Street El Sch held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Broad Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Souderton Area
Souderton Area Shs
2,121 students
- Indian Valley 731
Indian Valley Ms
731 students
- Indian Crest M 607
Indian Crest Ms
607 students
- Vernfield El S 517
Vernfield El Sch
517 students
- Salford Hills 449
Salford Hills El Sch
449 students
- This school 378
West Broad Street El Sch
378 students
What this shows West Broad Street El Sch reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Broad Street El Sch compares
West Broad Street 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 36% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,580
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, West Broad Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Souderton Area Sd reports $19,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Broad Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souderton Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Valley Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Crest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernfield El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salford Hills El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Broad Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Souderton
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Broad Street El Sch
How many students attend West Broad Street El Sch?
West Broad Street El Sch has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Souderton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broad Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broad Street El Sch is 9.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 West Broad Street El Sch?
37.0% of students at West Broad Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Broad Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Broad Street El Sch is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Souderton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Broad Street El Sch?
West Broad Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 West Broad Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Souderton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Broad Street El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Souderton, 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 Souderton on the city page.
What other schools are in Souderton Area Sd?
Besides West Broad Street El Sch, Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students), Indian Valley Ms (731 students), and Indian Crest Ms (607 students). See the Souderton Area Sd district page for the complete list.