Enrollment
544
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville El Sch
Centerville El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling 544 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #378.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lancaster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Landis Run Intermediate School (929 students): Centerville El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Hempfield Sd also operates Hempfield Shs (2,281 students) and Centerville Ms (559 students) alongside Centerville 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 Centerville El Sch compares
Centerville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,395
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hempfield Sd, which includes Centerville El Sch.
$16,395
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 2,281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~544 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Centerville El Sch a good school?
Centerville El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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