- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dallastown Area Intermediate 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 420723007355
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #12 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Dallastown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420723007355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 420723007355 · York, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,519 enr · 16.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students)
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 95.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Shs
2,046 students
- This school
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
1,519 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Ms
1,014 students
- Ore Valley El 556
Ore Valley El Sch
556 students
- Loganville-Spr 461
Loganville-Springfield El Sch
461 students
- York Twp El Sc 415
York Twp El Sch
415 students
What this shows Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch reports 1,519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch compares
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 42% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,519
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallastown Area Sd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ore Valley El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Hayshire El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch?
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch has 1,519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,484 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch?
33.6% of students at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in York, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch?
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallastown Area Intermediate 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.
What other schools are in Dallastown Area Sd?
Besides Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch, Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students), Dallastown Area Ms (1,014 students), and Ore Valley El Sch (556 students). See the Dallastown Area Sd district page for the complete list.