Enrollment
343
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Conewago El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Conewago El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421752004572
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conewago El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Conewago El Sch has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conewago El Sch ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Northeastern York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421752004572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conewago El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conewago El Sch
Conewago El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Pennsylvania schools and 20% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #364.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Conewago El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Northeastern York Sd also operates Northeastern Shs (1,189 students) and Northeastern Ms (595 students) alongside Conewago 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 Conewago El Sch compares
Conewago 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,828
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 65.9%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Conewago El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern York Sd, which includes Conewago El Sch.
$15,828
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 31.7%
Federal 6.8%
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 Conewago El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shallow Brook Inter Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Forge Intrd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orendorf El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conewago El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Conewago El Sch
How many students attend Conewago El Sch?
Conewago El Sch has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conewago El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Conewago El Sch is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conewago El Sch?
39.8% of students at Conewago El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conewago El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Conewago El Sch is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conewago El Sch?
Conewago El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Conewago El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Conewago El Sch ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
Is Conewago El Sch a good school?
Conewago El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Northeastern York Sd?
Besides Conewago El Sch, Northeastern York Sd also operates Northeastern Shs (1,189 students), Northeastern Ms (595 students), and Shallow Brook Inter Sch (507 students). See the Northeastern York Sd district page for the complete list.
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