- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Broad Street El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Broad Street El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421503001709
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Street El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Street El Sch has class sizes larger than 91% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street El Sch ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421503001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Broad Street El Sch grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 421503001709 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students)
Broad Street El Sch grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Broad Street El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
1,412 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Ms
1,112 students
- Elmwood Academ
Elmwood Academy
712 students
- Upper Allen El 321
Upper Allen El Sch
321 students
- Kindergarten A 321
Kindergarten Academy
321 students
- This school 239
Broad Street El Sch
239 students
What this shows Broad Street El Sch reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Street El Sch compares
Broad Street 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$16,032
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Broad Street El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Area Sd reports $16,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Street El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsburg Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Allen El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Street El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Street El Sch
How many students attend Broad Street El Sch?
Broad Street El Sch has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Street El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Street El Sch is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broad Street El Sch?
39.6% of students at Broad Street El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Street El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Broad Street El Sch is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Street El Sch?
Broad Street El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Broad Street El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Street El Sch ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Besides Broad Street El Sch, Mechanicsburg Area Sd also operates Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students), Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students), and Elmwood Academy (712 students). See the Mechanicsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.