- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norristown, PA
Woodland El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Woodland El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421425005252
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland El Sch ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Methacton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421425005252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Woodland El Sch held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 421425005252 · Norristown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 12.9:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Methacton Hs (1,499 students)
Woodland El Sch held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Woodland El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methacton Hs
Methacton Hs
1,499 students
- Skyview Upper
Skyview Upper El Sch
695 students
- Arcola Intrmd
Arcola Intrmd Sch
692 students
- Worcester El S 441
Worcester El Sch
441 students
- This school 427
Woodland El Sch
427 students
- Arrowhead El S 426
Arrowhead El Sch
426 students
What this shows Woodland El Sch reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland El Sch compares
Woodland 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$22,703
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 50.1%
Asian 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Woodland El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Methacton Sd reports $22,703 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodland El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methacton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Upper El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcola Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worcester El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowhead El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Norristown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Norriton Ms
Standard public school
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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
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 14:1 students per teacher
Paul V Fly El Sch
Standard public school
452 students 14.1:1 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodland El Sch
How many students attend Woodland El Sch?
Woodland El Sch has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norristown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Woodland El Sch?
16.4% of students at Woodland El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Woodland El Sch is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland El Sch?
Woodland El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodland El Sch rank among elementary schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland El Sch ranks #1 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 Methacton Sd?
Besides Woodland El Sch, Methacton Sd also operates Methacton Hs (1,499 students), Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students), and Arcola Intrmd Sch (692 students). See the Methacton Sd district page for the complete list.