Enrollment
475
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Conewago Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Conewago Twp 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 420655006268
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conewago Twp El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Conewago Twp El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conewago Twp El Sch ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: Conewago Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420655006268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conewago Twp El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conewago Twp El Sch
Conewago Twp El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 475 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 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 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanover Ms (636 students): Conewago Twp El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18.2:1).
Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students) and Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students) alongside Conewago Twp 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 Twp El Sch compares
Conewago Twp 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,674
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Conewago Twp El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conewago Valley Sd, which includes Conewago Twp El Sch.
$14,674
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Oxford Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Oxford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conewago Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Clearview El Sch
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Conewago Twp El Sch
How many students attend Conewago Twp El Sch?
Conewago Twp El Sch has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conewago Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Conewago Twp El Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Conewago Twp El Sch?
43.2% of students at Conewago Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conewago Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Conewago Twp El Sch is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conewago Twp El Sch?
Conewago Twp 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 Conewago Twp El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Conewago Twp El Sch ranks #1 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 Conewago Twp El Sch a good school?
Conewago Twp El Sch earns 48/100 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 Conewago Valley Sd?
Besides Conewago Twp El Sch, Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students), Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students), and New Oxford Ms (567 students). See the Conewago Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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