- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Baresville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Baresville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422247004603
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baresville El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baresville El Sch has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baresville El Sch ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247004603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Baresville El Sch held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 422247004603 · Hanover, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 16.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Western Shs (1,380 students)
Baresville El Sch held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baresville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Western
South Western Shs
1,380 students
- Emory H Markle
Emory H Markle Ms
1,046 students
- This school
Baresville El Sch
586 students
- Park Hills El
Park Hills El Sch
572 students
- West Manheim E 538
West Manheim El Sch
538 students
- Manheim El Sch 256
Manheim El Sch
256 students
What this shows Baresville El Sch reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baresville El Sch compares
Baresville 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Baresville El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Western Sd reports $15,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baresville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emory H Markle Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Manheim El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baresville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanover Ms
Standard public school
636 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Park Hills El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West Manheim El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Conewago Twp El Sch
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Clearview El Sch
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baresville El Sch
How many students attend Baresville El Sch?
Baresville El Sch has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baresville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Baresville El Sch is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baresville El Sch?
43.9% of students at Baresville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baresville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Baresville El Sch is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baresville El Sch?
Baresville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Baresville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Baresville El Sch ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in South Western Sd?
Besides Baresville El Sch, South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students), Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students), and Park Hills El Sch (572 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.