- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, PA
Cocalico Shs
Federal NCES profile for Cocalico Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420627006290
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cocalico Shs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cocalico Shs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cocalico Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Denver, PA.
School address
District: Cocalico Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420627006290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cocalico Shs held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420627006290 · Denver, PA High · MID · TRAD
991 enr · 14.8:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cocalico Ms (617 students)
Cocalico Shs held near 999 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Cocalico Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cocalico Shs
991 students
- Cocalico Ms
Cocalico Ms
617 students
- Denver El Sch
Denver El Sch
460 students
- Adamstown El S
Adamstown El Sch
409 students
- Reamstown El S 375
Reamstown El Sch
375 students
What this shows Cocalico Shs reports 991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cocalico Shs compares
Cocalico Shs 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Cocalico Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cocalico Sd reports $19,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cocalico Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocalico Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denver El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adamstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reamstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cocalico Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cocalico Shs
How many students attend Cocalico Shs?
Cocalico Shs has 991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 999 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocalico Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cocalico Shs is 14.8:1, which is 9% 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 Cocalico Shs?
34.2% of students at Cocalico Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cocalico Shs?
The largest demographic group at Cocalico Shs is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Denver, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cocalico Shs?
Cocalico Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cocalico Shs rank among public schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Cocalico Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Denver, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cocalico Sd?
Besides Cocalico Shs, Cocalico Sd also operates Cocalico Ms (617 students), Denver El Sch (460 students), and Adamstown El Sch (409 students). See the Cocalico Sd district page for the complete list.