- Enrollment
- 2,281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Centerville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Centerville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421179005236
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville El Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville El Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421179005236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Centerville El Sch held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 421179005236 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Shs (2,281 students)
Centerville El Sch held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Centerville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Shs
Hempfield Shs
2,281 students
- Centerville Ms 559
Centerville Ms
559 students
- Mountville El 552
Mountville El Sch
552 students
- Landisville Pr 547
Landisville Pri Ctr
547 students
- This school 544
Centerville El Sch
544 students
- Landisville Ms 501
Landisville Ms
501 students
What this shows Centerville El Sch reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville El Sch compares
Centerville 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 51% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,510
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Centerville El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Sd reports $16,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centerville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountville El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landisville Pri Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landisville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Landis Run Intermediate School
Standard public school
929 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hambright El Sch
Standard public school
574 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Fritz El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Smoketown El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nitrauer Sch
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Rohrerstown El Sch
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centerville El Sch
How many students attend Centerville El Sch?
Centerville El Sch has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville El Sch is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville El Sch?
28.5% of students at Centerville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Centerville El Sch is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville El Sch?
Centerville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Centerville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville El Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Sd?
Besides Centerville El Sch, Hempfield Sd also operates Hempfield Shs (2,281 students), Centerville Ms (559 students), and Mountville El Sch (552 students). See the Hempfield Sd district page for the complete list.