Enrollment
1,519
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is a large elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,519 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 19% 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 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,519 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Hills El Sch (675 students): Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students) and Dallastown Area Ms (1,014 students) alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate 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 Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch compares
Dallastown Area Intermediate 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,502
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallastown Area Sd, which includes Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch.
$15,502
Per student
-14%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~1,519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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