At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
304
East Lansdowne El Sch: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
13.8:1 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
- 309
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about East Lansdowne El Sch
East Lansdowne El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in East Lansdowne. It is one of 11 current school records connected to William Penn SD. NCES reports 269 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to 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 Black (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. 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 East Lansdowne El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.3%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black77%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.7%
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 William Penn SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bell Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
265 reported students
Walnut Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
255 reported students
Aldan El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
238 reported students
W B Evans El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
304 reported students
Park Lane El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
304 reported students
Colwyn El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
135 reported students
Public schools near East Lansdowne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Academy CS Elementary · Charter · Vision Academy CS | PK–08 | 547 | 0.2 mi |
| Stonehurst Hills El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 436 | 0.5 mi |
| Bywood El Sch Elementary · Upper Darby SD | 01–05 | 683 | 0.8 mi |
| W B Evans El Sch Elementary · William Penn SD | KG–06 | 304 | 0.9 mi |
| Ardmore Avenue El Sch Elementary · William Penn SD | KG–06 | 535 | 0.9 mi |
| Anderson Add B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 339 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Lansdowne El Sch
What grades does East Lansdowne El Sch serve?
East Lansdowne El Sch reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in William Penn SD.
How many students attend East Lansdowne El Sch?
East Lansdowne El Sch reported 269 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 309 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Lansdowne El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 269 students and 19.5 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 East Lansdowne El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Lansdowne El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on William Penn SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is East Lansdowne El Sch in?
East Lansdowne El Sch is part of William Penn SD, based in Lansdowne, PA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Lansdowne El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vision Academy CS (0.2 mi), Stonehurst Hills El Sch (0.5 mi), Bywood El Sch (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.