- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Joy, PA
Donegal Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Donegal Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420765000778
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donegal Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mount Joy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Donegal Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donegal Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Joy, PA.
School address
District: Donegal Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420765000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Donegal Primary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 420765000778 · Mount Joy, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 14.7:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Donegal Hs (955 students)
Donegal Primary School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Donegal Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donegal Hs
Donegal Hs
955 students
- Donegal Interm
Donegal Intermediate School
806 students
- This school
Donegal Primary School
559 students
- Donegal Jhs
Donegal Jhs
419 students
What this shows Donegal Primary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donegal Primary School compares
Donegal Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,853
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Donegal Primary School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Donegal Sd reports $15,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donegal Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donegal Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donegal Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donegal Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Joy
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donegal Primary School
How many students attend Donegal Primary School?
Donegal Primary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Joy, PA. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donegal Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donegal Primary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donegal Primary School?
43.2% of students at Donegal Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donegal Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Donegal Primary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Mount Joy, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donegal Primary School?
Donegal Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Donegal Primary School rank among public schools in Mount Joy?
By Resource Investment Index, Donegal Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mount Joy, 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 Mount Joy on the city page.
What other schools are in Donegal Sd?
Besides Donegal Primary School, Donegal Sd also operates Donegal Hs (955 students), Donegal Intermediate School (806 students), and Donegal Jhs (419 students). See the Donegal Sd district page for the complete list.