- Enrollment
- 3,165
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansdale, PA
York Avenue El Sch
Federal NCES profile for York Avenue El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421728003278
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Avenue El Sch earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Lansdale · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
York Avenue El Sch has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Avenue El Sch ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Lansdale, PA.
School address
District: North Penn Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421728003278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
York Avenue El Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 421728003278 · Lansdale, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: North Penn Shs (3,165 students)
York Avenue El Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
York Avenue El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Penn Shs
North Penn Shs
3,165 students
- Penndale Ms 1,171
Penndale Ms
1,171 students
- Pennfield Ms 865
Pennfield Ms
865 students
- Pennbrook Ms 767
Pennbrook Ms
767 students
- Gwyn-Nor El Sc 663
Gwyn-Nor El Sch
663 students
- This school 291
York Avenue El Sch
291 students
What this shows York Avenue El Sch reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Avenue El Sch compares
York Avenue El 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,806
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Asian 10.0%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, York Avenue El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Penn Sd reports $19,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Avenue El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penndale Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennfield Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennbrook Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gwyn-Nor El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Avenue El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
Worcester El Sch
Standard public school
441 students 13.8:1 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Avenue El Sch
How many students attend York Avenue El Sch?
York Avenue El Sch has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansdale, PA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Avenue El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at York Avenue El Sch is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 York Avenue El Sch?
39.2% of students at York Avenue El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Avenue El Sch?
The largest demographic group at York Avenue El Sch is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Lansdale, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Avenue El Sch?
York Avenue El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 York Avenue El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lansdale?
By Resource Investment Index, York Avenue El Sch ranks #1 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 North Penn Sd?
Besides York Avenue El Sch, North Penn Sd also operates North Penn Shs (3,165 students), Penndale Ms (1,171 students), and Pennfield Ms (865 students). See the North Penn Sd district page for the complete list.