- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422682007621
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks #6 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422682007621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+164 students YoY
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+68.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+164 students YoY 422682007621 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: William Penn Shs (1,681 students)
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+68.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Penn S
William Penn Shs
1,681 students
- Devers Sch
Devers Sch
686 students
- Hannah Penn
Hannah Penn
674 students
- Goode Sch 641
Goode Sch
641 students
- Ferguson Sch 627
Ferguson Sch
627 students
- This school 388
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
388 students
What this shows Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy compares
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is a growing 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above 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
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 43.3%
White 8.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York City Sd reports $20,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devers Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Penn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goode Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
How many students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy 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 Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks #6 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 City Sd?
Besides Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy, York City Sd also operates William Penn Shs (1,681 students), Devers Sch (686 students), and Hannah Penn (674 students). See the York City Sd district page for the complete list.