- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warminster, PA
Willow Dale El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Willow Dale El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420519007388
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Dale El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Warminster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Dale El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Dale El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Warminster, PA.
School address
District: Centennial Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420519007388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Willow Dale El Sch held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 420519007388 · Warminster, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 14.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William Tennent Hs (1,710 students)
Willow Dale El Sch held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Willow Dale El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Tennen
William Tennent Hs
1,710 students
- Mcdonald El Sc
Mcdonald El Sch
837 students
- Davis El Sch
Davis El Sch
785 students
- This school
Willow Dale El Sch
728 students
- Log College Ms 603
Log College Ms
603 students
- Klinger Ms 599
Klinger Ms
599 students
What this shows Willow Dale El Sch reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Dale El Sch compares
Willow Dale 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 20% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,642
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Willow Dale El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Centennial Sd reports $20,642 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Dale El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Tennent Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Log College Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klinger Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Dale El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Warminster
1 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Dale El Sch
How many students attend Willow Dale El Sch?
Willow Dale El Sch has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warminster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Dale El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Dale El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Dale El Sch?
46.7% of students at Willow Dale El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Dale El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Willow Dale El Sch is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Warminster, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Dale El Sch?
Willow Dale El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Willow Dale El Sch rank among public schools in Warminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Dale El Sch ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Warminster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Centennial Sd?
Besides Willow Dale El Sch, Centennial Sd also operates William Tennent Hs (1,710 students), Mcdonald El Sch (837 students), and Davis El Sch (785 students). See the Centennial Sd district page for the complete list.