- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littlestown, PA
Alloway Creek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Alloway Creek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421398007637
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alloway Creek El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Littlestown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alloway Creek El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alloway Creek El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Littlestown, PA.
School address
District: Littlestown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421398007637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Alloway Creek El Sch held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 421398007637 · Littlestown, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 14.1:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Littlestown Shs (532 students)
Alloway Creek El Sch held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Alloway Creek El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alloway Creek El Sch
746 students
- Littlestown Sh
Littlestown Shs
532 students
- Maple Avenue M
Maple Avenue Ms
413 students
What this shows Alloway Creek El Sch reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alloway Creek El Sch compares
Alloway Creek El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Alloway Creek El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littlestown Area Sd reports $17,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alloway Creek El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlestown Shs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alloway Creek El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alloway Creek El Sch
How many students attend Alloway Creek El Sch?
Alloway Creek El Sch has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littlestown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alloway Creek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Alloway Creek El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alloway Creek El Sch?
43.2% of students at Alloway Creek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alloway Creek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Alloway Creek El Sch is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Littlestown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alloway Creek El Sch?
Alloway Creek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Alloway Creek El Sch rank among public schools in Littlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Alloway Creek El Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Littlestown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Littlestown Area Sd?
Besides Alloway Creek El Sch, Littlestown Area Sd also operates Littlestown Shs (532 students) and Maple Avenue Ms (413 students). See the Littlestown Area Sd district page for the complete list.