Enrollment
121
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hanover El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hanover El Sch
East Hanover El Sch is a small elementary school in East Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 121 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Northern Lebanon Sd also operates Northern Lebanon Shs (997 students) and Northern Lebanon Ms (516 students) alongside East Hanover 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 East Hanover El Sch compares
East Hanover 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,325
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Lebanon Sd, which includes East Hanover El Sch.
$15,325
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 35.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Hanover El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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