At a glance
Reported students
552
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Valley Forge El Sch: 552 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
15.4:1 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
- 580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Valley Forge El Sch
Valley Forge El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Wayne. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Tredyffrin-Easttown SD. NCES reports 552 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (49.1%) and Asian (35.1%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Valley Forge El Sch
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.87 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 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian35.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 Tredyffrin-Easttown SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Eagle El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
472 reported students
Beaumont El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
459 reported students
Hillside El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
425 reported students
Devon El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
401 reported students
Tredyffrin-Easttown MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,056 reported students
Valley Forge MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
1,186 reported students
Public schools near Valley Forge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eagle El Sch Elementary · Tredyffrin-Easttown SD | KG–04 | 472 | 1.2 mi |
| Hillside El Sch Elementary · Tredyffrin-Easttown SD | KG–04 | 425 | 1.8 mi |
| Roberts El Sch Elementary · Upper Merion Area SD | KG–04 | 292 | 2.7 mi |
| Devon El Sch Elementary · Tredyffrin-Easttown SD | KG–04 | 401 | 2.9 mi |
| Caley El Sch Elementary · Upper Merion Area SD | KG–04 | 372 | 3.2 mi |
| Wayne El Sch Elementary · Radnor Township SD | KG–05 | 525 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Forge El Sch
What grades does Valley Forge El Sch serve?
Valley Forge El Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tredyffrin-Easttown SD.
How many students attend Valley Forge El Sch?
Valley Forge El Sch reported 552 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 580 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Forge El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 552 students and 35.87 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 Valley Forge El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Forge El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tredyffrin-Easttown SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Valley Forge El Sch in?
Valley Forge El Sch is part of Tredyffrin-Easttown SD, based in Wayne, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Forge El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Eagle El Sch (1.2 mi), Hillside El Sch (1.8 mi), Roberts El Sch (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.