- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethel Park, PA
William Penn El Sch
Federal NCES profile for William Penn El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420351000060
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Penn El Sch earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bethel Park · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William Penn El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, PA.
School address
District: Bethel Park Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420351000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
William Penn El Sch grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 420351000060 · Bethel Park, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students)
William Penn El Sch grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
William Penn El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Park Hs
Bethel Park Hs
1,244 students
- Independence M
Independence Ms
602 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
597 students
- Abraham Lincol 348
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
348 students
- Bethel Memoria 342
Bethel Memorial El Sch
342 students
- This school 212
William Penn El Sch
212 students
What this shows William Penn El Sch reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Penn El Sch compares
William Penn El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 75% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,188
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
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 83.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, William Penn El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Park Sd reports $21,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Penn El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Park Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Memorial El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Penn El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Bethel Park
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms
Standard public school
597 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Standard public school
338 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
George Washington El Sch
Standard public school
313 students 14.2:1 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Penn El Sch
How many students attend William Penn El Sch?
William Penn El Sch has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethel Park, PA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Penn El Sch?
14.8% of students at William Penn El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Penn El Sch?
The largest demographic group at William Penn El Sch is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Bethel Park, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Penn El Sch?
William Penn El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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).
How does William Penn El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bethel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn El Sch ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Park Sd?
Besides William Penn El Sch, Bethel Park Sd also operates Bethel Park Hs (1,244 students), Independence Ms (602 students), and Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms (597 students). See the Bethel Park Sd district page for the complete list.