- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manheim, PA
Baron El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Baron El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421455007677
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baron El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Manheim · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Baron El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baron El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421455007677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Baron El Sch grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421455007677 · Manheim, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 15.9:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Manheim Central Shs (896 students)
Baron El Sch grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Baron El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manheim Centra
Manheim Central Shs
896 students
- Manheim Centra
Manheim Central Ms
846 students
- Doe Run El Sch
Doe Run El Sch
672 students
- This school 350
Baron El Sch
350 students
What this shows Baron El Sch reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baron El Sch compares
Baron El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Baron El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manheim Central Sd reports $18,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baron El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Central Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Central Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doe Run El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baron El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baron El Sch
How many students attend Baron El Sch?
Baron El Sch has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manheim, PA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baron El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Baron El Sch is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baron El Sch?
48.2% of students at Baron El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baron El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Baron El Sch is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Manheim, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baron El Sch?
Baron 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 Baron El Sch rank among public schools in Manheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Baron El Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Manheim, 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 Manheim Central Sd?
Besides Baron El Sch, Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students), Manheim Central Ms (846 students), and Doe Run El Sch (672 students). See the Manheim Central Sd district page for the complete list.