- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willow Grove, PA
Willow Hill Sch
Federal NCES profile for Willow Hill Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420204004910
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Hill Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Willow Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Hill Sch has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Hill Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204004910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Willow Hill Sch shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 420204004910 · Willow Grove, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 10.6:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Willow Hill Sch shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Willow Hill Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- Abington Ms
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- Mckinley Sch 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- Rydal El Sch 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- This school 362
Willow Hill Sch
362 students
What this shows Willow Hill Sch reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Hill Sch compares
Willow Hill Sch is a shrinking 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$18,939
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 8.0%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Willow Hill Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Hill Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abington Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rydal El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Hill Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Willow Grove
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Hill Sch
How many students attend Willow Hill Sch?
Willow Hill Sch has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willow Grove, PA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill Sch is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Willow Hill Sch?
44.8% of students at Willow Hill Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Hill Sch?
The largest demographic group at Willow Hill Sch is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Willow Grove, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Hill Sch?
Willow Hill Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hill Sch rank among public schools in Willow Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Hill Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Willow Grove, 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 Abington Sd?
Besides Willow Hill Sch, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Abington Ms (2,044 students), and Copper Beech Sch (860 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.