- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethtown, PA
Elizabethtown Area Shs
Federal NCES profile for Elizabethtown Area Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420912002562
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabethtown Area Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabethtown Area Shs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Area Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elizabethtown, PA.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420912002562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Elizabethtown Area Shs held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 420912002562 · Elizabethtown, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,263 enr · 17.5:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethtown Area Ms (827 students)
Elizabethtown Area Shs held near 1,293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.4 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elizabethtown Area Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabethtown Area Shs
1,263 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Area Ms
827 students
- Bear Creek Sch
Bear Creek School
750 students
- East High Stre 466
East High Street El Sch
466 students
- Bainbridge El 219
Bainbridge El Sch
219 students
What this shows Elizabethtown Area Shs reports 1,263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabethtown Area Shs compares
Elizabethtown Area Shs 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,263
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$16,704
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Elizabethtown Area Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabethtown Area Sd reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabethtown Area Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High Street El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bainbridge El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabethtown Area Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Area Shs
How many students attend Elizabethtown Area Shs?
Elizabethtown Area Shs has 1,263 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethtown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Area Shs is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabethtown Area Shs?
25.9% of students at Elizabethtown Area Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethtown Area Shs?
The largest demographic group at Elizabethtown Area Shs is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabethtown Area Shs?
Elizabethtown Area Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elizabethtown Area Shs rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Area Shs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elizabethtown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethtown Area Sd?
Besides Elizabethtown Area Shs, Elizabethtown Area Sd also operates Elizabethtown Area Ms (827 students), Bear Creek School (750 students), and East High Street El Sch (466 students). See the Elizabethtown Area Sd district page for the complete list.