Enrollment
672
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manheim, PA
Doe Run El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Doe Run El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421455007632
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doe Run El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Manheim · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Doe Run El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doe Run El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA.
School address
District: Manheim Central Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421455007632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Doe Run El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Doe Run El Sch
Doe Run El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Manheim, Pennsylvania, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 598 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Manheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Manheim Central Ms (846 students): Doe Run El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students) and Manheim Central Ms (846 students) alongside Doe Run 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 Doe Run El Sch compares
Doe Run 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Doe Run El Sch is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manheim Central Sd, which includes Doe Run El Sch.
$17,099
Per student
-5%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 26.0%
Federal 7.4%
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 Doe Run El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manheim Central Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manheim Central Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baron El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doe Run El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Manheim
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Doe Run El Sch
How many students attend Doe Run El Sch?
Doe Run El Sch has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manheim, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doe Run El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Doe Run El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doe Run El Sch?
35.1% of students at Doe Run El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doe Run El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Doe Run El Sch is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Manheim, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doe Run El Sch?
Doe Run El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Doe Run El Sch rank among public schools in Manheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Doe Run El Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Manheim, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manheim on the city page.
Is Doe Run El Sch a good school?
Doe Run El Sch earns 56/100 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 Manheim Central Sd?
Besides Doe Run El Sch, Manheim Central Sd also operates Manheim Central Shs (896 students), Manheim Central Ms (846 students), and Baron El Sch (350 students). See the Manheim Central Sd district page for the complete list.
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