Enrollment
350
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baron El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baron El Sch
Baron El Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manheim, Pennsylvania, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 499 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #223.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students) and Manheim Central Ms (846 students) alongside Baron El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baron El Sch compares
Baron El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Central Sd, which includes Baron El Sch.
$17,099
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 26.0%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manheim on the city page.
Is Baron El Sch a good school?
Baron El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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