Enrollment
378
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Broad Street El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Broad Street El Sch
West Broad Street El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Souderton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 378 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, West Broad Street El Sch is leaner than roughly 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 29% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 587 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Souderton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franconia El Sch (426 students): West Broad Street El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 10.7:1).
Souderton Area Sd also operates Souderton Area Shs (2,121 students) and Indian Valley Ms (731 students) alongside West Broad Street 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 West Broad Street El Sch compares
West Broad Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,197
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Souderton Area Sd, which includes West Broad Street El Sch.
$18,197
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.0%
State 22.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 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
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Broad Street El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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