Enrollment
321
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East York El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at East York El Sch
East York El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 321 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): East York El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.2:1).
York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students) and York Suburban Ms (743 students) alongside East York 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 York El Sch compares
East York 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for York Suburban Sd, which includes East York El Sch.
$17,469
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East York El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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