- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Whitehall El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421698000047
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall El Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Whitehall El Sch held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421698000047 · Norristown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students)
Whitehall El Sch held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Whitehall El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norristown Are
Norristown Area Hs
2,256 students
- East Norriton 836
East Norriton Ms
836 students
- Eisenhower Ms 781
Eisenhower Ms
781 students
- Stewart Ms 695
Stewart Ms
695 students
- Marshall Stree 585
Marshall Street El Sch
585 students
- This school 503
Whitehall El Sch
503 students
What this shows Whitehall El Sch reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall El Sch compares
Whitehall 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,785
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 10.5%
White 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Whitehall El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norristown Area Sd reports $18,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
836 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Ms
Standard public school
781 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stewart Ms
Standard public school
695 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Street El Sch
Standard public school
585 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Woodland El Sch
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall El Sch
How many students attend Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall El Sch?
100.0% of students at Whitehall El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall El Sch?
Whitehall El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Whitehall El Sch rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall El Sch ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, 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 Norristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Whitehall El Sch, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.