At a glance
Reported students
569
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
569
Rydal El Sch: 569 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Rydal El Sch
Rydal El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Huntingdon Valley. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Abington SD. NCES reports 569 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64%) and Asian (13.7%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rydal El Sch
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black6%
- Asian13.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Abington SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKinley Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
596 reported students
Highland Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
452 reported students
Overlook Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Roslyn Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Willow Hill Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Copper Beech Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
860 reported students
Public schools near Rydal El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Sch Elementary · Abington SD | KG–05 | 596 | 1.5 mi |
| Fox Chase Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–05 | 507 | 1.8 mi |
| Greenberg Joseph Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 925 | 1.8 mi |
| Jenkintown El Sch Elementary · Jenkintown SD | KG–06 | 401 | 2.2 mi |
| Highland Sch Elementary · Abington SD | KG–05 | 452 | 2.4 mi |
| Overlook Sch Elementary · Abington SD | KG–05 | 425 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rydal El Sch
What grades does Rydal El Sch serve?
Rydal El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Abington SD.
How many students attend Rydal El Sch?
Rydal El Sch reported 569 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 590 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rydal El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 569 students and 33.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rydal El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rydal El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Abington SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rydal El Sch in?
Rydal El Sch is part of Abington SD, based in Abington, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rydal El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McKinley Sch (1.5 mi), Fox Chase Sch (1.8 mi), Greenberg Joseph Sch (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.