Enrollment
230
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Clearview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clearview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421145004565
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearview El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearview El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearview El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Public Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421145004565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearview El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearview El Sch
Clearview El Sch is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 230 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 697 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanover Ms (636 students): Clearview El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 18.2:1).
Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Ms (636 students) and Hanover Shs (578 students) alongside Clearview 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 Clearview El Sch compares
Clearview 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Clearview El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover Public Sd, which includes Clearview El Sch.
$14,749
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 9.8%
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 Clearview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Street El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearview El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanover Ms
Standard public school
636 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Baresville El Sch
Standard public school
586 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Park Hills El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West Manheim El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Conewago Twp El Sch
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clearview El Sch
How many students attend Clearview El Sch?
Clearview El Sch has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearview El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearview El Sch?
62.2% of students at Clearview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clearview El Sch is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearview El Sch?
Clearview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Clearview El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearview El Sch ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
Is Clearview El Sch a good school?
Clearview El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Hanover Public Sd?
Besides Clearview El Sch, Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Ms (636 students), Hanover Shs (578 students), and Hanover Street El Sch (269 students). See the Hanover Public Sd district page for the complete list.
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