- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
East York El Sch
Federal NCES profile for East York El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422685004648
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East York El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East York El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East York El Sch ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Suburban Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422685004648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
East York El Sch shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 422685004648 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: York Suburban Shs (859 students)
East York El Sch shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
East York El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Suburban
York Suburban Shs
859 students
- York Suburban
York Suburban Ms
743 students
- This school 321
East York El Sch
321 students
- Yorkshire El S 317
Yorkshire El Sch
317 students
- Indian Rock El 314
Indian Rock El Sch
314 students
- Valley View El 286
Valley View El Sch
286 students
What this shows East York El Sch reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How East York El Sch compares
East York El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, East York El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York Suburban Sd reports $17,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East York El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Suburban Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorkshire El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Rock El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East York El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about East York El Sch
How many students attend East York El Sch?
East York El Sch has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East York El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East York El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 York El Sch?
43.5% of students at East York El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East York El Sch?
The largest demographic group at East York El Sch is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East York El Sch?
East York El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
How does East York El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, East York El Sch ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in York on the city page.
What other schools are in York Suburban Sd?
Besides East York El Sch, York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students), York Suburban Ms (743 students), and Yorkshire El Sch (317 students). See the York Suburban Sd district page for the complete list.