- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hanover, PA
East Hanover El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Hanover El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421764002758
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hanover El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
East Hanover El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northern Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421764002758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
121 on latest CCD 421764002758 · East Hanover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 11:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students)
East Hanover El Sch CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Hanover El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Leban
Northern Lebanon Shs
997 students
- Northern Leban
Northern Lebanon Ms
516 students
- Jonestown El S
Jonestown El Sch
446 students
- Fredericksburg 213
Fredericksburg El Sch
213 students
- Lickdale El Sc 127
Lickdale El Sch
127 students
- This school 121
East Hanover El Sch
121 students
What this shows East Hanover El Sch reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hanover El Sch compares
East Hanover El Sch vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Lebanon Sd reports $17,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hanover El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Lebanon Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonestown El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lickdale El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hanover El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Hanover El Sch
How many students attend East Hanover El Sch?
East Hanover El Sch has 121 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hanover, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hanover El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hanover El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% 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 East Hanover El Sch?
38.8% of students at East Hanover El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hanover El Sch?
East Hanover El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Northern Lebanon Sd?
Besides East Hanover El Sch, Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students), Northern Lebanon Ms (516 students), and Jonestown El Sch (446 students). See the Northern Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.