- Enrollment
- 2,281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Petersburg, PA
East Petersburg El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East Petersburg El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421179002574
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Petersburg El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 480
- students enrolled
East Petersburg El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hempfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421179002574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
East Petersburg El Sch held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 421179002574 · East Petersburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 14.1:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Shs (2,281 students)
East Petersburg El Sch held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East Petersburg El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Shs
Hempfield Shs
2,281 students
- Centerville Ms 559
Centerville Ms
559 students
- Mountville El 552
Mountville El Sch
552 students
- Landisville Pr 547
Landisville Pri Ctr
547 students
- Centerville El 544
Centerville El Sch
544 students
- This school 480
East Petersburg El Sch
480 students
What this shows East Petersburg El Sch reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Petersburg El Sch compares
East Petersburg El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 24% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,510
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 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 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, East Petersburg El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Sd reports $16,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Petersburg El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landisville Pri Ctr | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Petersburg El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Petersburg El Sch
How many students attend East Petersburg El Sch?
East Petersburg El Sch has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Petersburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Petersburg El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Petersburg El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Petersburg El Sch?
44.0% of students at East Petersburg El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Petersburg El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East Petersburg El Sch is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in East Petersburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Petersburg El Sch?
East Petersburg El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hempfield Sd?
Besides East Petersburg El Sch, Hempfield Sd also operates Hempfield Shs (2,281 students), Centerville Ms (559 students), and Mountville El Sch (552 students). See the Hempfield Sd district page for the complete list.