- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Elmwood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421503000862
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Academy ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421503000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Elmwood Academy held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 421503000862 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 16.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students)
Elmwood Academy held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Area Shs
1,412 students
- Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Ms
1,112 students
- This school
Elmwood Academy
712 students
- Upper Allen El 321
Upper Allen El Sch
321 students
- Kindergarten A 321
Kindergarten Academy
321 students
- Shepherdstown 283
Shepherdstown El Sch
283 students
What this shows Elmwood Academy reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Academy compares
Elmwood Academy 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$16,032
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Elmwood Academy is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mechanicsburg Area Sd reports $16,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsburg Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsburg Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Upper Allen El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kindergarten Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherdstown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rossmoyne El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Academy
How many students attend Elmwood Academy?
Elmwood Academy has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Academy is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Academy?
34.9% of students at Elmwood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Academy is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Academy?
Elmwood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Elmwood Academy rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Academy ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mechanicsburg Area Sd?
Besides Elmwood Academy, Mechanicsburg Area Sd also operates Mechanicsburg Area Shs (1,412 students), Mechanicsburg Ms (1,112 students), and Upper Allen El Sch (321 students). See the Mechanicsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.