Enrollment
441
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worcester El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worcester El Sch
Worcester El Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, enrolling 441 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Pennsylvania average.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lansdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Knapp El Sch (633 students): Worcester El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Methacton Sd also operates Methacton Hs (1,499 students) and Skyview Upper El Sch (695 students) alongside Worcester El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Worcester El Sch compares
Worcester El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,366
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Methacton Sd, which includes Worcester El Sch.
$21,366
Per student
+19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.3%
State 19.5%
Federal 1.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Worcester El Sch a good school?
Worcester El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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