- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
Worcester El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Worcester El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421425000483
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worcester El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Worcester El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: Methacton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421425000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Worcester El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421425000483 · Lansdale, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13.8:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Methacton Hs (1,499 students)
Worcester El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Worcester 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
- This school 441
Worcester El Sch
441 students
- Woodland El Sc 427
Woodland El Sch
427 students
- Arrowhead El S 426
Arrowhead El Sch
426 students
What this shows Worcester El Sch reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worcester El Sch compares
Worcester 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 78% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 441 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 65.8%
Asian 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Worcester 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 Worcester 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 |
| Woodland 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 Worcester 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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansdale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Knapp El Sch
Standard public school
633 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Gwynedd Square El Sch
Standard public school
610 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Walton Farm El Sch
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Park El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Bridle Path El Sch
Standard public school
508 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Inglewood El Sch
Standard public school
408 students 11.7:1 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Worcester El Sch
How many students attend Worcester El Sch?
Worcester El Sch has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Worcester El Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worcester El Sch?
12.9% of students at Worcester El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worcester El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Worcester El Sch is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worcester El Sch?
Worcester El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Worcester El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Worcester El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, 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 Lansdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Methacton Sd?
Besides Worcester 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.